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LDS can empower children, youth, and adults with learning differences to recognize their unique strengths and develop the tools to achieve lifelong independence, confidence, and success because of our dedicated team of education professionals, parents, generous donors, board members and volunteers.
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LDS offers resources, workshops and consultation to educators and professionals who would like to enhance their understanding of how to best serve and support diverse learners.
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Live Online Learning vs. Screen Time: What Parents of Neurodivergent Learners Need to Know
Is live online learning just more screen time? Not exactly. Learn why educational screen use is different from passive screen time, and how live one-to-one online instruction can help neurodivergent learners build skills, confidence, independence, and academic success.
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Why Summer Tutoring Is the Best Time to Start Learning Support
Looking for summer tutoring in British Columbia? Learn. Develop. Succeed. offers personalized support to help students build skills, confidence, and a strong start to the school year.
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Why Summer Learning Matters in Kindergarten to Grade 3
Summer learning for K–Grade 3 builds confidence, strengthens skills, and supports a smooth start to school through play-based, individualized support.
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From Awareness to Action: What Happens When Belonging Comes First
If your organization is ready to move from awareness to action, we offer neurodiversity education, interactive training, and customized workplace audits to help you build environments where people truly thrive.
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Choosing the Right Learning Support for Your Child: One-to-One and Small Group Instruction
Choosing the right learning support depends on your child’s unique needs, goals, and learning style. This guide explores RISE One-to-One and Small Group Instruction to help you find the approach that best supports their growth and confidence.
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How to Support Your Child’s Learning This Summer
Summer learning ensures learners feel prepared, confident, and capable when they return to school. Our summer tutoring provides a positive learning environment setting your child up for a more successful school year.
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Claiming Tutoring Services on Your Canadian Tax Return (2026 Guide)
Tutoring can be claimed on your Canadian tax return, in some cases. Learn when it can be claimed, what documentation you need, and who can certify the need for tutoring.
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ADHD Support in BC: Understanding the Gap and What Families Can Do
ADHD support in British Columbia can be difficult to access. Learn why families face long wait times and what options exist for finding help.
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How to Apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) in Canada: A Guide for BC Families
Applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can feel overwhelming, but approval is now essential for many BC families to access the new Disability Supplement. This guide explains how to apply and how to strengthen your Form T2201 to improve your chances of approval.
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– RISE to the Top 2026 was recently featured on CBC Radio-Canada’s Le Téléjournal, showcasing the impact of the fundraiser and the importance of Learn. Develop. Succeed.’s mission. Ici Radio-Canada Télé reporter William Burr spoke with Executive Director Rachel Forbes, event participants, and Skills for Trades Stuart McCuaig Scholarship recipient Lexi Simms about their experiences with the event, their personal connections to neurodiversity, and what it means to support neurodivergent learners across BC through RISE to the Top.
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– Our second annual RISE to the Top event was featured on Global News, highlighting the impact of the fundraiser and the importance of Learn. Develop. Succeed.’s mission. Global News reporter Safeeya Pirani spoke with Executive Director Rachel Forbes, event participants, and volunteers about what it means to be part of this inspiring event and how it supports neurodivergent learners across British Columbia.
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– We were featured on CBC’s The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn, where the conversation spotlighted the urgent need for neuroaffirming supports in skilled trades training. The segment highlighted how we’re helping neurodivergent learners not only access apprenticeship and training seats, but successfully persist through to certification, with our Skills for Trades Program and multi-year scholarship funding, strengthening B.C.’s workforce and ensuring public investments translate into job-ready, highly skilled workers.
– Executive Director Rachel S. Forbes joined Jason D’Souza on All Points West to talk about setting New Year’s resolutions especially for neurodivergent individuals. She shared ways to set flexible, achievable goals, like using a bingo card, and emphasized that changing direction or making mistakes is part of learning. Rachel also encouraged building supportive accountability by sharing goals and exploring what truly interests you.
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– The holiday season can be overwhelming for neurodiverse individuals and their families. A parent from the Learn. Develop. Succeed. community shares the challenges of navigating sensory overload, disrupted routines, and heightened expectations during this time of year. Senior Manager, Early Years Programs, Marlo Humiski discusses the different simple, practical ways to make the holidays more sensory friendly, including predictable routines, quiet spaces, and supportive sensory tools to help reduce stress and increase comfort for everyone.
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– The holiday season can intensify sensory processing challenges for neurodivergent individuals, with bright lights, loud sounds, busy schedules, and added pressure to “do it all.” Learn. Develop. Succeed. Executive Director Rachel S. Forbes spoke with Gloria Macarenko about how families and communities can offer meaningful support during this time.
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– Executive Director, Rachel Forbes, was interviews for Global News Weekend on what sensory needs are and how families and community members can support children and youth with different sensory needs over the holidays.
– The holidays can be overwhelming for neurodivergent children. Learn. Develop. Succeed. Executive Director Rachel S. Forbes spoke with CityNews about strategies to make the season more sensory-friendly. A parent from the Learn. Develop. Succeed. community shared how small adjustments, like quiet spaces and predictable routines, help their child enjoy the holidays.
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– We are proud to share that Learn. Develop. Succeed. was featured on CTV Vancouver News at Six, showcasing the launch of Ascend, our three-storey mural by acclaimed artist Carson Ting. The piece celebrates neurodiversity, resilience, and community pride, and marks the kickoff of our #ProudMinds campaign. This recognition highlights the importance of creating spaces where neurodiverse learners can grow, flourish, and be celebrated.
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