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

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

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.

ARISE Newsletter April 2022

There’s always something new happening here at LDS. We are launching two new programs this spring—RISE TEAM and Spring Break Camps—and celebrating Black History Month, Staff Appreciation Week, and Pink Shirt Day.

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!