News & Articles

Catching Up with Hallie, a RISE TEAM Graduate

It’s been three months since Hallie, a 16-year-old high-school student from Fawkes Academy in Burnaby, was last at our East Vancouver Learning Centre, and a lot has happened since then. She is one of two RISE TEAM participants who, after having volunteered as junior leaders, were offered employment as Learning Centre Assistants last Fall. Hallie additionally had the opportunity to be part of the Early RISErs team as a Program Assistant. Working between 5-15 hours a week, she not only honed her professional skills but also worked on her interpersonal and social media skills and built confidence

Assistive Technology: Harkla

Learn more about Harkla, a calming weighted blanket, and how LDS families can access this assistive technology for free!

LDS presents recent research at the 14th International Development Coordination Disorder (DCD) Conference

We are pleased to be attending and presenting our recent research at the 14th International DCD Conference, hosted by University of British Columbia’s Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy from July 6-9, 2022. Our Director of Education, Dr. Jenn Fane, will share with attendees the aim, details, and successes of our interdisciplinary early intervention program, Early RISErs, for children aged 3-5.

Assistive Technology: MindMeister

Learn more about MindMeister, a mindmapping platform and how LDS families can access this assistive technology for free!

Inclusive Language Toolkit from Stigma-Free Society

Want to use more inclusive language? Explore the Stigma-Free Glossary, a resource LDS helped create for respectful, affirming communication.

Assistive Technology: Live It Earth

Learn more about Live It Earth, an interactive online learning platform, and how LDS families can access this assistive technology for free!

Assistive Technology: FocusCalm

Learn more about FocusCalm, an EEG headband and app that helps you control your mindset, and how LDS families can access this assistive technology for free!

How we build fairness and equity into our fee structure

Our goal is for our fees to be fair, equitable, consistent and accessible; this post helps to explain how we achieve that.

TELUS Talks | Supporting kids with learning differences: Rachel Forbes

Assistive Technology: Oculus Quest

Learn more about Oculus Quest, a virtual reality headset used to engage students, and how LDS families can access this assistive technology for free!

Is my child ready for school? What else can I do to prepare them?

This post is dedicated to the most common questions and concerns we see and hear from families with young children, and the ways in which families are able to receive support for these challenges in our Early RISErs program.

Assistive Technology: BeeLine Reader

BeeLine Reader is an assistive software that helps readers get through large blocks of texts and reduces screen fatigue—important for students with learning differences!