This experiential workshop is designed to give participants a better understanding of the different types of memory challenges (verbal, visual, and working memory). We will look at the impact memory challenges have on everyday life for children and youth with LDs (socially, emotionally and behaviourally).

Join the Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston and Kimberly Agar for this FREE webinar: Moments in My Life That Taught Me Not to Give up! Register to join on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm ET. Kimberly will share her inspiring personal story and offer support for parents/caregivers, students with learning disabilities, and people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Interested professionals and community members are welcome to attend! ASL interpreter provided.

Ontario CEC’s 65th Annual Provincial Special Education Conference will be held December 3 – 4, 2021 at the Marriott Downtown CF Toronto Eaton Centre! 2021 also marks the 25th Anniversary of the Yes I Can Student Awards.

Jennifer Fraser, PhD whose forthcoming book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health, discusses her own children’s educational experiences with learning disabilities (exceptionalities). In her quest to find alternative ways of understanding and working with neuro-diverse learners she learned a great deal about what neuroscientists know about how brains can get stronger or weaker. In her presentation, she will discuss what has been discovered in the labs and ways that it translates practically into our lives so…

The LDAHH ‘Solutions for Learning’ conference is an amazing opportunity to become part of the movement to deliver exceptional education for students with learning disabilities. We invite you to become one of our sponsors, to be an advocate for empowering students to achieve their own success and to join us in creating a community where the stigma around learning disabilities is dismantled. You will be able to watch sessions live, and all 16+ sessions will be recorded so that you…

Wednesday, March 23rd, 7:00 PM, Microsoft Teams Description: Structured Literacy instruction has been shown to help students who have Learning Disabilities in reading. This presentation will clarify what Structured Literacy is and how it differs from the current balanced, comprehensive approach to literacy. You will also learn ways that you can support your child at home. Presented by: Sherrie Rain, reading specialist Sherrie Rain is a recently retired teacher and reading specialist. She began her career over 40 years ago…

Guest Speaker: Siobhan Chirico from Voice Education Advocates An IEP is an Individual Education Plan that a school puts in place to support your child’s learning.  It contains accommodations and/or modifications specific to each student’s needs. It is important to fully understand all aspects of the IEP in order to effectively plan for your child’s academic future. Let us help you understand the pieces in your child’s IEP and how you can use it to build and support the learning…