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Help me out?
Tue, 07/06/2004 - 10:32Topic: Corner Booth
IM a dj who lives in essex and have been holding my own events for four years or so, I have found out that a few of my friends/family have had epilepsy for years and i never knew of this fact. I had a person come up to me asking if i could hold an event for epilepsy people and to be honest i want to give it ago, But i do admit the only thing holding me up on this project is that i know very little about this, If anyone could help me with some facts about epilepsy and loud music/lights or anything else i should know then please get in touch with me
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RE: Help me out?
Submitted by angel_lts on Mon, 2005-05-16 - 11:36
possible smells too.http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EpilepsyApproach/lisa
RE: RE: Help me out?
Submitted by jinx1331xnij on Tue, 2005-05-17 - 11:26
Most of what you should worry about isabsolutely no strobes, no disco balls, no blinking lights at all. Also, have a flexible music line up in case someone has a problem with a certain song. When I go out, I don't go to clubs of course because it seems like in order to have a club permit you have to have strobe lights installed. I do go to pool halls and bars with live bands playing and haven't had a problem with that. Definitely run dat riddim if you feel comfortable with the idea, if not then don't feel guilty about not holding the event. Good luck :)
RE: Help me out?
Submitted by angel_lts on Mon, 2005-05-16 - 11:33
Nice thing you are doing. NO blinking lights at all. For there are some people who are photo sensivetive to lights and wil cause a seizures. And the disco ball may be a problem too. Some people are sensetive to loud music, but not sure.Lisa Epilepsy Approach Support Group