Learning Disability Association

The Right to Learn Bursary Program is now accepting applications.

This program provides tuition support to low-income children so they can access learning disability immersion at specialized schools. Applications can be submitted April 15-May 15. Download the application form HERE. Call 604-873-8139 for more information.

Summer Program Registration Now Open.

View our registration PDF for more details.

Summer Volunteers Needed!

The Learning Disabilities Association is looking for 4 enthusiastic Volunteers to help with our Summer Programs. We need program assistants to help with our Art Expression and Movement and Music workshops. Each one runs from 10-2pm, Monday-Friday for three weeks. Click here for more details.

Connect-U Urban Summer Camp Registration is open.

We have partnered with Eureka Outdoor Camp Society to offer a social skills camp for children with invisible disabilities. Click here to register.

EDGE Youth Leadership Program.

Open to youth aged 14-17 this program includes a week long training session and the opportunity to practice leadership skills for two weeks as a youth leader at Connect-U camp. Click here to register.

Tutors Wanted for the Learning Disabilities Association – Vancouver (LDAV)

The LDAV is looking for experienced remedial tutors to work at our learning center on East Broadway in Vancouver. This position offers flexible hours in an engaging environment. Tutoring is one-to-one or group setting; bi-weekly students.

Qualifications Required:
strong interpersonal, communication skills

expertise in a wide range of teaching strategies

knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with special needs (Learning Disabilities)

teaching experience an asset
Please email resume to info@ldav.ca

Thank you for your interest.

Thank you to our funders and supporters

Coquitlam College | United Way of the Lower Mainland | City of Vancouver | Vancity Foundation | Vancouver Foundation | CKNW Orphans Fund | Variety- Heart of Variety Fund | Greygates Foundation | The Hamber Foundation | Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund | Coast Capital Savings | Face the World Foundation | Dreams Take Flight | Bryan Adams Foundation | Arbutus Rotary Club | BCACG | Chris Spencer Foundation | ASEAN Golf Tournament | Anonymous | Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange Charity Golf Tournament

CONFERENCE 2013 - TENTATIVE DATES are SET

Last year's conference "Speaking of Kids" has been a huge success. LDIV has set tentative date for the next year's conference. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 25th 2013 (other details TBC)

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide community-based programs, raise public awareness, promote early identification and remediation of children with learning disabilities, and pursue collaborative efforts that will directly enhance the quality of life of people with learning disabilities and their families.

Did You Know?

The 2007 TD Bank Financial Group’s report on the state of literacy in Canada concluded that improving the average literacy skills of Canadians is the single greatest opportunity for achieving a high return on public investment. Specifically, Canada should invest heavily to improve early literacy to capture the benefits that accrue over a lifetime.

Researchers estimate that over the lifetime of participants in an early literacy intervention program, returns to the public are $7.16 for every dollar invested". (Schweinhart et al., 1993).

According to the National Strategy for Early Learning, 2009 report by the Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network:
Identifying and intervening at an early age with children who are at risk for poor language, literacy and learning outcomes as a result of sensory or cognitive development factors is essential for these children’s future success. Early identification and remediation of such developmental issues can significantly improve outcomes for children and can be highly cost effective.

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