Wednesday, May 16, 2012
My child has been diagnosed with a learning disability
When your child has been diagnosed with a learning disability, often many concerns and questions come to mind. Luckily, there are strategies you can use to help.
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A student in my class has a learning disability
Students with learning disabilities require specific accommodations and modifications to ensure their needs are supported and their strengths can shine.
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I'm an adult with a learning disability
Many adults with learning disabilities are not aware that the difficulties they encountered in school, and the problems in their relationships or their jobs are due to an LD.
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Welcome to LDA Ottawa-Carleton
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting increased awareness and respect for persons with learning disabilities (LDs). As an association, we engage the community and professional groups to assist in their understanding of LDs. We also provide support and resources for families and individuals dealing with LDs so that they can be successful. We offer a number of programs and services that individuals and families can draw from to better understand LDs.
These include:
- Summer social skills program for kids with LD/ADHD
- Workshops for parents, teachers, workplaces and community groups on a variety of topics related to LD/ADHD
Monthly Parent Support/Education Nights (October-June)- One-on-one consulting sessions with families and individuals
- Advice and samples of assistive technologies
- Access to a wide range of resource materials at the Roy Cooper Memorial Resource Centre
John Mooney Interview with CBC
APPLICATION FOR THE ROY COOPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR A STUDENT WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY 2012
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Download Application DOC (Word)
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