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Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District

, Ontario, Canada • 51 - 200 Employees
Nonprofit Organization Management

The Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District (LDATD) is a chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) serving the amalgamated City of Toronto. We are a Not for Profit Charity.Learning Disabilities Association is committed to creating a society in which people with LDs are able to achieve the full expression of their intellect and abilities and enabled to contribute in the workplace to their fullest. To further this goal, we do the following: - Provide written and verbal information about learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD);- Provide referral services to professionals, tutors;- Operate a resource center, offering books, videos and materials opento all;- Provide support and guidance to parents and guardians concerning their children's rights in the school system;- Advocacy for both children and adults;- Undertake public awareness activities;- Publish a newsletter for members three times a year;- Presentations to community groups, schools, professional development days, conferences and seminars;- Hold free public events on various aspects of learning disabilities;- Provide direct programs; social skills, keyboarding, assistive technology training, tutoring, mindfulness, youth groups, camps, workshops, seniors programs, support groups etc.- Fundraising to provide these programs and services.VisionA world in which people with Learning Disabilities (LDs) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD(H)D) are able to successfully reach the full potential of their intellect and abilities.MissionA centre of excellence in the provision of education, advocacy, research and services to advance the full participation of children, youth, adults and seniors.