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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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Your support and giving allow children with LDs to build confidence, learn how to learn with their difference, and increase their chances of succeeding in school and life.
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Volunteering is about becoming involved in a meaningful way. It is about how we can do our parts to make sure all kids have equal opportunities.
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We are seeking new skills, energy and talent to continue to grow our team and deepen our impact.
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We believe that every individual should be empowered to achieve greatness their way.
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University of Waterloo Social and Intelligent Robotics Research Lab
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Educators
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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2023 Annual Report
2023 was another year of growing programs and outstanding achievements from our amazing students. Thank you to our expanding community of families, students, partners and supporters for a wonderful year of learning!
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2022 Annual Report
2022 was another year of growing programs and outstanding achievements from our amazing students. Thank you to our expanding community of families, students, partners and supporters for a wonderful year of learning!
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2021 Annual Report
Thanks to our growing community of families, students, partners and supporters, the year 2021 was filled with new and growing programs, outstanding achievements f rom our amazing students, and a lot of wonderful learning!
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LDS Annual Report 2020
Please see our 2020 Annual Report for an overview of our specialized programs, our students’ achievements and our charity’s progress, including highlights from 2021.
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LDS Annual Report 2019
Please see our 2019 Annual Report for an overview of our specialized programs, our students’ achievements and our charity’s progress, including highlights from 2020.
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LDS 2018 Annual Report
2018 was a groundbreaking year for LDS, as we lay the framework for future growth and sustainability. We are proud to be Vancouver’s primary non-profit service provider for children with Learning Disabilities.
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Empowering Learners with Assistive Technology
Learn about assistive technology, why we use it, examples of tools at LDS, and how it is integrated to support and benefit learners in achieving meaningful success.
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Unlock Your Child’s Potential with RISE One-to-One Online Learning
Learn about our specialized online instruction for ages 5 to 18, tailored to their unique needs and learning styles. With expert educators, secure technology, and a personalized approach, we’re transforming how children across Canada experience online learning.
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Neurodivergent New Year’s Resolutions
This workshop redefines resolutions to empower neurodivergent individuals and meet their unique needs. Learn practical ways to set resolutions and strategies for success in following through without the frustration and overwhelm that often come with setting resolutions.
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Your Fees and Funding in the RISE One-to-One Program
Learn about RISE One-to-One fees and funding and how our fees, third-party funders, and our Bright Futures Bursary Fund combine to make equitable and accessible fees.
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Community Compass – January 2025
Welcome to our Community Compass blog series! Are you searching for exciting and enriching activities to fill your calendar in the Lower Mainland? Look no further! We’re thrilled to introduce our monthly blog post highlighting a curated selection of engaging events and activities in our community.
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Talking to Neurodivergent Teens
Adolescence is a journey of growth, self-discovery, and transformation. For neurodivergent teens, this stage can be particularly complex, as they may face societal misunderstandings or internalized challenges.
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Prevent Sensory Overload this Holiday Season
The holidays can be a magical time. However, it can also be a time of heightened stress and overstimulation, particularly for neurodivergent individuals and families with neurodivergent children.
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Community Compass – December 2024
Welcome to our Community Compass blog series! Are you searching for exciting and enriching activities to fill your calendar in the Lower Mainland? Look no further! We’re thrilled to introduce our monthly blog post highlighting a curated selection of engaging events and activities in our community.
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Advocating for your Child’s Needs in BC Schools Without an IEP
There are still effective ways to advocate for your child’s educational needs if you don’t have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Here’s a guide to help you navigate the process and advocate for your child’s unique needs.
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– Carla Ward interviews Marlo Humiski, Senior Manager, Early Years Programs. The discussion highlights the Early Risers Program, which provides early intervention in a preschool-like setting, engaging families through community partnerships and workshops. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and fine motor skills, the program includes professional support from specialists and features QT the Robot to aid emotional awareness.
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– Rachel Forbes, Executive Director at LDS, is interviewed by CBC Daybreak about how kids with learning differences can be supported as they return to school. Rachel shares some of the barriers families face and encourages them to find support as they advocate for the best possible learning for their kids.
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– Nearly 10% of BC’s population has a learning disorder, with many going undiagnosed until adulthood. Rachel Forbes, Executive Director at LDS, says many families face barriers to access diagnosis support.
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– BC Doesn’t Know How Kids with Dyslexia Are Doing in School. The province doesn’t track or specifically support students with the most common learning disability.
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– LDS’s Senior Manager, Communications, Sara Jane Walker, shares the importance of our low-barrier individualized support at our learning centres and on our mobile classroom, LDS Access, for Variety BC week.
Learn More– Learn about a family’s transformative experience with LDS as their son with learning differences receives critical learning support on LDS Access. Thank you to Variety BC for spotlighting this story and continuing to support our specialized services.
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– Specialized online program for B.C. students with learning differences is invaluable. Learning Disabilities Society’s one-to-one instruction improves academics, confidence.
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– Adults with learning differences can meet their career, education or life goals. LDS provides expert support across B.C. with RISE Now program. **Please be advised that this PDF serves as a copy of Alaska Highway News content, as the original is no longer accessible online due to its closure.**
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– LDS’s Director of Education, Dr. Jenn Fane, weighs in on a video circulating on social media of a 12-year-old Indigenous boy with autism being handcuffed and restrained by Metro Vancouver Transit Police at BC Children’s Hospital.
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