Learning Disability Awareness Month is in October. During the month of October, our goal is to ensure we can help provide the resources and connections to get the aid you need and bring awareness and insight into what that means. There are many people who go their whole life thinking they have difficulty remembering, learning, etc. without proper diagnosis of their circumstances. Creating awareness and having the resources available allows people to feel empowered without feeling alone or ashamed.
Did you know?
Did you know that 3.2% of children in Canada have a learning disability? Without proper help or treatment, this makes essential parts of life difficult. More than half a million Canadian adults live with a learning disability, according to Statistics Canada. This makes it very challenging when they are trying to complete their education and obtain jobs.
Learning Disability Association of Alberta
During LD Awareness Month LDAA (Learning Disability Association of Alberta) is a great resource for information, courses, and contacts to assist parents, educators, adults, and professionals on how to provide aid to various learning disabilities. Currently, their Right to Read program is offered as an online course through Foothills Academy. Educators can learn how to use the RRST to screen for deficits in fundamental reading skills: oral language, phonological skills, and print-based skills involved in early reading. If this is of interest, go to the link below to read about the course and register. They are also starting their 2022/23 Science of Reading webinar series on October 18, 2022 . The series of 7 webinars will focus on Dyslexia & Strengthening the Lower Reading Rope.
Right to Read – Online Course – Fall 2022 – LDAA – Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta | Alberta Canada (ldalberta.ca)
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
If you would like to see what the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada is doing, check out the agenda and register for the 2022 Conference that will be taking place on October 21, 2022. This conference will benefit educators, parents, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists in understanding the latest research and strategies into practical means of application in reaching those with learning disabilities. For more information follow the link below for details on the event and how to register.
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Learning Disabilities Association of America
The Learning Disabilities Association of America is hosting a three-part Virtual Event on Critical Learning Disability Issues: What are learning disabilities? Intervention for students with learning disabilities: What does the research say? How do we diagnose LD?
This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with like-minded individuals looking for resources and information. These presentations will be recorded, and available to watch after the Summit. These are great resources for adults, parents, students, educators, and professionals. To register follow the link below.
LDA to Hold Learning Disabilities Summit – Learning Disabilities Association of America (ldaamerica.org)
We hope that these will provide you with the resources and information to assist you on your learning path for what it means to have a Learning Disability and how to get the support you need. Feel free to share our post so that others learn more about what Learning Disability Awareness month is all about and where they can find information.
