Sharing about our programs, services, and initiatives is an opportunity to advocate for our learners and share our mission more broadly. Check out recent press releases and media spotlights below.
Reframe New Year’s resolutions with a neuoaffirming alternative from Learn. Develop. Succeed. Get a downloadable tool to support engaging and playful goals in a supportive way.
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The holiday season is often celebrated as the most joyful time of year—but for neurodivergent children, youth, and adults, it can also be overwhelming. Get practical tools to support you and your loved ones this holiday season.
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We are tackling stigma head-on and celebrating the brilliance, resilience, and unique strengths of neurodivergent youth. Join us in celebrating #ProudMinds and uplift the contributions of neurodivergent students in our schools and communities.
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LDS – Learn. Develop. Succeed is raising awareness and funds in support of neurodivergent children and youth through its inaugural RISE to the Top event at Grouse Mountain on June 15—a community fundraiser to expand access to learning support through its Bright Futures Bursary Fund.
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LDS introduces a new podcast, Embrace: Journeys in Neurodiversity. This heartfelt podcast series shares the inspiring journey of Mason, a remarkable individual who navigates dyslexia and ADHD.
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LDS announces a free mental health and learning differences forum. This interactive forum features experts, advocates and individuals with lived experience.
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LDS announces their new, groundbreaking
Early RISErs early education and intervention program for children ages 3-5.
LDS Launches Mobile Classroom Service, Providing Learning Support Access to Kids Most in Need
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Now serving students across BC: LDS’s RISE at Home program offers online 1:1 learning support for children with learning differences. Sliding scale fees.
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The origin of RISE at Home: In March 2020, LDS launched online 1:1 instruction for students with learning differences. Featured on Global, CTV, CKNW.
Learn MoreSee how our team is sharing programs, services, and advocating for learners acorss BC in the media spotlights below.
– 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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