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Improving Accessibility in British Columbia: What We Learned from the Roundtables
LDS shares findings and shares critical feedback to inform updates to accessibility standards. These standards aim to find and remove obstacles that make it challenging for people to access jobs and services in our province.
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Press Release: Introducing Embrace
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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ADHD Brain – October 16, 2024
Watch our free ADHD Brain workshop recording. Learn how the ADHD brain processes information, its unique strengths, and practical tools to help you thrive.
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Understanding DSM-5 Terminology for Learning Disabilities: A Shift Towards Clarity
Learn about the shift in terminology now used to replace diagnoses like dyslexia. What does Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) mean, and how does it help parents and educators?
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Celebrate Make a Will Week: October 6-12
October 6-12 is officially Make a Will Week, an annual initiative from the Government of BC to remind us all to write or update our wills. This week encourages everyone to take action in securing what matters most – your family, loved ones, and causes like LDS – Learn. Develop. Succeed.
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October is Awareness Month – for Learning Differences, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD and Mental Health
October is a pivotal month dedicated to raising awareness for a range of important causes: National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, ADHD Awareness Month, and Dyslexia Awareness Month, along with International Dysgraphia Awareness Day. Each of these observances recognizes the unique challenges faced by individuals with learning differences and brain-based conditions.
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Celebrating the Expertise and Dedication of Our Instructors for World Teachers’ Day
At LDS – Learn. Develop. Succeed., we’re incredibly fortunate to have a team of instructors whose expertise and passion shine through in everything they do. Every day, they bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and an unwavering commitment to supporting the unique learning journeys of the learners and families we serve. It’s time we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the amazing individuals who make our programs so impactful.
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Community Compass – October 2024
Discover October 2024 neuroaffirming events in Vancouver. Free webinars, family activities, and mental health resources from LDS Community Compass.
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Early RISErs at The Everything ECE Podcast
In a recent episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla Ward, host and founder of Early Learning Foundations, had an insightful conversation with Marlo Humiski, our Senior Manager of Early Years Programs.
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Boost Executive Function Skills
Watch this workshop recording and learn practical strategies to support your child’s Executive Function Skills development.
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National Truth & Reconciliation Day
Every year on September 30, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is dedicated to remembering the children who never made it home and honouring the survivors of residential schools, along with their families and communities.
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