ARISE Newsletter May 2021
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.
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Find out about the latest news, read recent articles, stories and research, and discover new resources for supporting learners.
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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Vancouver Charity Offers a Specially Designed Intensive Intervention Program to Support Students with Learning Differences in ‘Getting Ahead’ before the 2021-2022 School Year
Today, the Learning Disabilities Society (LDS) announced a partnership with the University of Waterloo’s Social and Intelligent Robotics Research Laboratory (SIRRL) to study the potential for assistive robot technology incorporation in remedial programs for children with special needs including learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental challenges such as ADHD, and speech language impairments.
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Mission Makers: Mel—a family struggle and a love for theatre spark an interest in Speech Sciences
May is Speech and Hearing Month, so we thought it was the perfect time to check in with Melissa “Mel” Henderson, our Learning Support Manager.
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Spring Break Camp Review—Focusing on Mental Health with Stigma-Free Society
May 7th is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day across Canada. This year, LDS has taken strides to include mental health wellness and advocacy into our day camp programming.
Learn MoreARISE Newsletter April 2021
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.
Learn MoreARISE Newsletter March 2021
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.
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Mission Makers: June—providing a transformative learning experience for students
“I hope I can give them a transformative learning experience, and they can use the tools and strategies I teach them in their lives outside of LDS, and that can make a difference in their confidence and self-autonomy.” — June, Remedial Instructor
Learn MoreLDS Sends Love and Strength to North Vancouver
Our sincerest condolences to the North Vancouver and Lynn Valley communities affected by this past weekend’s tragedy.
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Mission Makers: Claire—advocating for accessibility
“I don’t think any child should go without, especially because of money, so if we can help, that’s incredible.”—Claire, Program Manager
Learn MoreARISE Newsletter February 2021
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.
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Mission Makers: Rachel Y.—a holistic approach to remedial instruction
LDS is lucky to have so many excellent and unique instructors to match with our students. One of these instructors, Rachel Y., is not only calm, patient, and kindhearted, she also brings a holistic outlook to her approach to remedial instruction.
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