The Learning Disabilities Society
The Learning Disabilities Society (LDS) is a research-based, non-profit organization serving children with learning disabilities in the Greater Vancouver area. In collaboration with UBC, we offer intensive, individualized, evidence- based programs that target specific learning needs.
Explicit, Effective, and Individualized Instruction = RESULTS and SUCCESS!
Financial Assistance Available for families in need!
How You Can Get Involved
Call (604)-873-8139 to Donate Or Contact Us to get Involved
Our Programs and Workshops
One-to-one Learning Support (ages 6-17 years of age):
- Summer Program (1:1 Intensive Tutoring Program) – July 2 to August 15
- School Year Program (1:1 Intensive Tutoring Program)
Other training programs and workshops:
Remedial Instructor Training Program – August 6 to Nov. 6, 2019 This training program will equip you with research-based methods to confidently teach reading and writing skills to children struggling in school, in addition to providing paid training experience. For more information click on workshops, or contact Claire Matthews at clairem@ldsociety.ca
One-to-One Summer Tutoring
One-on-One Remedial Instruction (School Year)
Satellite Schools Program
Serving Children with LD since 1970
Children Served
$ Raised
Private Sponsors
Volunteer
As a non-profit, LDS has a community of wonderful volunteers who make our work possible. Learn how you can join them today.
Donate to Help
Donations and support from funders make it possible for us to keep our rates affordable as well as provide access to the most vulnerable children in our communities.
Sponsor a Child
LDS is committed to transparent and accountable management and to ensuring that donor funds are used to create the biggest impact possible for our kids. When our community believes in the potential of our children, we can achieve great things!
