Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario

Our friends at Sick Kids are asking for help finding ADHD kids for a study. Details are below, please make direct contact if you would like to be involved.

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. Every time this video is viewed today, Bell will donate 5 more towards Canadian mental health initiatives. Watch and share to show your support. #BellLetsTalk

In January 2021, students aged 13 through Grade 12 will be eligible for funding under an expanded Support for Learners program. Parents or guardians will receiv...e a one-time payment of $200 per eligible student to help offset #education expenses. #Ontario https://news.ontario.ca//safer-at-home-programs-provide-re

Do you have students who struggle to remember, complete, or hand in their #homework? Students with #LDs can struggle to complete work in the less structured env...ironment of home. Read our brand new article and trouble shooter for strategies that can help! https://www.ldatschool.ca/homework-strategies-students-lds/

Parents please be aware !

As #LDMonth continues here are a number of Parent resources we developed to help parents in this Pandemic. Lets build on abilities and fight stigma to give our kids the lives they dream about ! https://www.ldatschool.ca/tag/learn-at-home/

#LDMonth is a perfect time to shift attitudes about #LDs. Students with LDs are often called "lazy" or "unmotivated" but that couldn't be further from the truth.... On #WebinarWednesday learn how #executivefunctioningskills develop and how educators can support these skills. https://bit.ly/30I0voE

For #LDmonth 2020 how about investing a little reading into helping those around you with LDs who may be struggling with their Mental Health right now. The the continued strain and stress of Covid 19 , is taking a toll. Here is a great resource to help on the Mental Health challenges. And remember its ok to not be OK ! Call a Family member, friend , neighbour or loved one and check they are ok .

http://www.ldao.ca/ld-awareness-month-october/ Want to help spread the word of awareness month on your Facebook , Twitter, Email or print or electronically send... a poster ? Click on the link and scroll down to find 4 designs on everything you need. Make #LDmonth 2020 a time for change !!

October 1st sees the launch of this years #LDmonth , in a time of so much uncertainty lets make sure we raise our voices in support of those with Learning Disabilities ! Invisible disabilities are too often ignored until they cause negative outcomes. We can Change that !!!

An inspiration for any student with an LD to never give up !!!