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While Epi-Man and Epi-Man Jr. are flying around assisting little kids with their allergies, you can be a hero too! How? By getting involved to help institute or change legislation, and by educating the public about the challenges faced by families and children affected by anaphylaxis. Your voice can have a huge impact. This page will tell you how ...
British Columbia update
On March 28, 2007, NDP Critic for Education, David Cubberley introduced the Anaphylactic Student Protection Act, 2007 (Bill M-210) in the BC Legislature.
Unfortunately, Bill M 210 did not pass its second reading and died on the Order Papers.
The news is not all bad, however. As of Monday, September 10, 2007, BC Education Minister Shirley Bond issued a news release saying she had signed a ministerial order -- with the force of law -- to ensure schools are prepared to deal with emergencies involving students with serious allergies.
For more information, go to the Protect Allergic Children Today (PACT) website.
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Ontario
All you need to know about Sabrina’s Law and more can be found on the Allergic Living website.
United States
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) provides updates on what is happening in the United States. Go to the FAAN Advocacy page for more details.
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