In the news...
- Educational Implications of the Supreme Court of Canada Ruling on Learning Disabilities - January 2013 (Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario) (PDF, 93.1Kb)
- Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Jeffrey Moore LD Case - November 9, 2012 (Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario)
- School Discriminated Against Boy by Cutting Special-Needs Program: Top Court - November 9, 2012 (The Globe and Mail)
Who we are
Each and every day, Canadians with learning disabilities (LD) face the challenge of learning and processing information with courage and determination. What they don't need is the added challenge of having to explain LD to classmates, colleagues and employers.
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton (LDAO-C) 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 and ADHD.
Imagine a world without the stigma of learning disabilities...
If we can imagine it, we can do it.
Our Services
We provide support, guidance, resource materials, programs and opportunities or sharing information and concerns.
You can support us by becoming an active member, volunteering your time, making a donation.
We provide support and resources for individuals, families, employers, educators and the community at large regarding LDs and ADHD... We offer a number of programs and services that individuals and families can draw from to better understand LDs.
- Sunshine Day Social Skills Summer Camp 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.
- Advocacy coaching
- Advice and samples of assistive technologies
- Lending library and resource materials at the Roy Cooper Memorial Resource Centre
What's New
- Our next Parent Support Night will be held on Thursday, June 6th. Topic: The Psychological Assessment: What does it tell us?
- Save the Date! Jazz on the Lake with Renée Yoxon will be held on Friday, September 20. Details to be announced shortly.
- Membership Drive - We are a not for profit group and your donations and memberships help us exponentially. For more information about membership please visit http://www.ldaottawa.com/membership/

