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.
As families plan for summer, experts warn that students can lose up to 40% of their learning gains during the break. Summer Tutoring helps neurodivergent students stay on track—while rebuilding confidence and a positive relationship with learning.
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“RISE to the Top” returns June 6, uniting families, educators, and advocates to expand access to inclusive education. Building on the success of its inaugural event, which drew hundreds of participants and raised significant funds for bursaries, this year’s event continues to grow in both scale and meaning.
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Learn about our new program and scholarships expanding support for neurodivergent learners in the skilled trades, helping them persist through training and achieve certification. By pairing individualized learning supports with financial assistance, these initiatives aim to turn training seats into certified, job-ready workers for B.C.’s growing workforce.
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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 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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– We are proud to share that our Senior Manager of Youth and Adult Programs, Becky Bishop, was featured on CityNews Vancouver, highlighting our work with neurodiverse learners. As one of only 30 organizations across Canada to receive a 2025 Rogers Youth Grant, this recognition celebrates the impact of our programs and the dedication of our team, families, and community partners.
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– BC Business featured LDS’s new Skills for Trades: RISE to Work program and spoke with Executive Director Rachel Forbes about the urgent need for inclusive training pathways in the skilled trades. The program supports neurodivergent adults with personalized, flexible learning to help them succeed in trades careers. With over 100,000 trades jobs opened in BC in the last decade and more on the way, programs like this are key to building a stronger, more diverse workforce.
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– A compelling conversation on community support, systemic barriers to neurodivergent individuals, and success stories from LDS’ Becky Bishop, Senior Manager, Youth and Adult Programs. Becky made a special appearance on this episode of The Neurodiversity Podcast.
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