Myths and Facts about Learning Disabilities
LDs are a life-long condition that affects people differently depending on the situation.
Public Policy & Advocacy
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) is the provincial association representing the interests of persons with learning disabilities throughout Ontario. As part of its mandate LDAO participates in many consultations and submits responses to government initiatives or legislation that may impact children, youth or adults in Ontario who have learning disabilities. The following sections cover various public policy and systemic advocacy issues relevant to LDAO’s mandate. Public Policy Roundup Public Policy Manual SEAC Circulars Responses and Letters Human Rights
Welcome to LDAO
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario is a registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities. Our mission is to provide leadership in learning disabilities advocacy, research, education and services and to advance the full participation of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities in today’s society.
Customer Service for Persons with Learning Disabilities
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is legislation that is designed to create an accessible, barrier-free Ontario by 2025. The act calls for the development of standards which will be implemented in stages to give everyone enough time to plan ahead and build accessibility improvements into their normal business plans and practices. Accessibility standards are the rules that businesses and organizations in Ontario will have to follow to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. The Accessibility
Frequently Asked Questions about LDs
Questions asked by young people, adults and parents