I wouldn’t be who I am today without LDS
Edward shares his story as a recent graduate of RISE TEAM. He previously received one-to-one specialized support and just completed a paid work experience to help prepare him for his future.
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Spring Treasure Hunt
Get outside and explore your neighbourhood with this downloadable spring treasure hunt for your family.
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Intersectional Neurodiversity Podcasts
Suggested reading or podcasts from LDS’ Becky Bishop. This post features three amazing podcasts by intersectional, neurodiverse content creators.
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Learning Disabilities and Learning Differently
What are learning disabilities, and how are they diagnosed? Learn about learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities. LDS uses a strengths-based approach so, with the proper support, individuals with learning differences can thrive.
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How Common are Learning Disabilities?
What can we learn from recent data about how common learning disabilities are in Canada? This article helps make sense of the data and exposes how important it is to promote early assessment and intervention of learning disabilities.
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Social Robotics Enhances Student Engagement
LDS works with leading researchers in social robotics. We research and apply the best ways to support students with learning disabilities. Learn about new research on Social Robotics and student engagement.
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What are Executive Function skills and how can you improve them?
Learn more in this short article about EF skills and how LDS works with our learners and their families to support the ongoing development of EF skills.
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We did it! Thank you for helping us transform lives!
We are excited to share that through your kind generosity our LDS Transforming Lives $200K for 200 Kids Campaign raised an inspiring total of $237,624!!
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Accessible Education in BC – Disability Forum
Have you experienced a challenge or frustration in navigating the education system as a person with or parent of a person with a disability in BC? If so, you are not alone.
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Support $200K for 200 Kids and Transform a Child’s Life
One in 10 Canadian children has a learning difference, like dyslexia. At LDS, we believe that every one of them should have access to the critical individualized education support they need to succeed in school and in life.
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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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Assistive technology for dyslexia and ADHD
Dyslexia is a learning difference that is neurobiological in nature, makes reading difficult, and may also interfere with recognizing, spelling, writing, and decoding words. Learn to spot the signs that your child may have dyslexia.
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