Programs and Services

The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) does not endorse any particular program, method, or facility for treating learning disabilities and/or ADHD. It is our mandate to provide information on the range of options available, but LDAO does not evaluate the quality of any services or events that may be listed on the website. The inclusion of any specific material on this website should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval of such material.

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Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
College Accessibility Services
Human Rights Information
Ontario Ombudsman’s Office & School Baords
Ontario Provincial Demonstration Schools
Organizations serving individuals with exceptionalities or disabilities
Postsecondary Summer Transition Programs 2019
Private Schools
Scholarships and Bursaries
Summer Camps
University Accessibility Services

As you can see in the lists below, there are many organizations you can look to for assistance of all kinds – and we keep adding more as we learn about them. If you know of exceptional organizations and would like to recommend them for inclusion on this list, please let us know at info@LDAO.ca. For information about the services offered by LDAO and our local chapters please see the relevant sections in the left hand menu bar.

College Accessibility Services

Algonquin College
www.algonquincollege.com/cal/

Centre for Accessible Learning

Cambrian College
http://cambriancollege.ca/accessibility/glenn-crombie-centre/

The Glenn Crombie Centre Disability Services

Canadore College
www.canadorecollege.ca/departments-services/student-success-services

Student Success Services

Centennial College
www.centennialcollege.ca/csd

Centre for Accessible Learning

Collège Boréal
www.collegeboreal.ca/services-etudiants/besoins-particuliers/

Service aux étudiantes et aux étudiants ayant des besoins particuliers

Conestoga College
www.conestogac.on.ca/accessibility-services/

Accessible Learning

Confederation College
www.confederationc.on.ca/accessibility-services

Student Accessibility Services

Durham College
www.durhamcollege.ca/student-experience/helping-you-succeed/access-and-support-centre

Access and Support Centre

Fanshawe College
www.fanshawec.ca/student-life/student-services/accessibility

Accessibility Services

Fleming College
https://flemingcollege.ca/student-life/accessible-education-services

Accessible Education Services

George Brown College
www.georgebrown.ca/accessible-learning-services/

Accessible Learning Services

Georgian College

www.georgiancollege.ca/student-life/student-services/accessibility-services/

Accessibility Services

Humber College
www.humber.ca/student-life/swac/accessible-learning

Accessible Learning Services

La Cité Collégiale
http://crc.collegelacite.ca/service-dappui-et-dadaptations/

Le Service d’appui et adaptations

Lambton College
www.lambtoncollege.ca/Accessibility-Centre/Academic-Accommodations/

Accessibility Centre

Loyalist College
www.loyalistcollege.com/current-students/student-success-services/accessability-centre/

AccessAbility Services

Mohawk College
www.mohawkcollege.ca/StudentServices/AccessibleLearningServices.html

Accessible Learning Services

Niagara College
www.niagaracollege.ca/cswd

Accessibility Services

Northern College
www.northernc.on.ca/accessibility-services/

Accessibility Services

Sault College

www.saultcollege.ca/Accessibility/index.asp

Accessibility Office

Seneca College
www.senecacollege.ca/students/counselling/index.html

Counselling and Accessibility Services

Sheridan College
www.sheridancollege.ca/about/accessibility/students.aspx

Accessibility for Students

Sir Sandford Fleming College
http://flemingcollege.ca/services/accessible-education-services

Accessible Education Services

St. Clair College
www.stclaircollege.ca/studentservices/accessibilityservices.html

Accessibility Services

St. Lawrence College

www.stlawrencecollege.ca/campuses-and-services/services-and-facilities/accessibility/

AccessAbility Services

Ontario Provincial Demonstration Schools

Amethyst Demonstration School
Website: www.psbnet.ca/eng/schools/amethyst/index.html
Contact Phone: (519) 453-4400
Address: 1515 Cheapside St London, Ontario N5V 3N9

Centre Jules-Léger ÉA Difficulté
Website: www.centrejulesleger.com
Contact Phone: (613) 761-9300
Address: 281 Lanark Ave Ottawa, Ontario K1Z6R8

Sagonaska Demonstration School
Website: www.psbnet.ca/eng/schools/sagonaska/index.html
Contact Phone: (613) 967-2830
Address: 350 Dundas St W Belleville, Ontario K8P1B2

Trillium Demonstration School
Website: www.psbnet.ca/eng/schools/trillium/index.html
Contact Phone: (905) 878-2851
Address: 347 Ontario St S Milton, Ontario L9T3X9

Organizations serving individuals with exceptionalities or disabilities

Association Francophone de Parents d’Enfants Dyslexiques ou ayant tout autre trouble d’apprentissage (AFPED)
www.afped.ca/

Association for Bright Children (ABC)
www.abcontario.ca

Aspergers Society of Ontario
www.aspergers.ca

Autism Ontario
www.autismontario.com

Canadian Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Resource Alliance
www.caddra.ca/

Canadian Hearing Society
www.chs.ca

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
www.cnib.ca

Community Living Ontario
www.communitylivingontario.ca

Down Syndrome Association of Ontario
www.dsao.ca

Easter Seals Ontario
www.easterseals.org

Epilepsy Ontario
www.epilepsyontario.org

FASlink Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society
www.faslink.org

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Ontario Network of Expertise (FASD ONE)
www.fasdontario.ca

Integration Action for Inclusion in Education and Community
www.inclusionontario.ca/

International Dyslexia Association Ontario Branch
www.idaontario.com

Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
www.LDAO.ca

Muscular Dystrophy Canada
www.muscle.ca/about-us/regions/ontario-nunavut/

NLD Networking Group of Ontario
www.nldontario.org

Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders (OAFCCD)
www.oafccd.com

Ontario Brain Injury Association
www.obia.ca

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
www.ofcp.ca

Parents for Children’s Mental Health
www.pcmh.ca

Société franco ontarienne de l’autisme
www.autismefranco.ca

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario
www.sbhao.on.ca

Tourette Syndrome Association of Ontario
www.tourettesyndromeontario.ca

Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
www.tourette.ca

VIEWS for Children who are Blind or have Low Vision
www.viewson.ca

VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children
www.voicefordeafkids.com

Postsecondary Summer Transition Programs 2019

Program for students entering any Ontario postsecondary institution:

SHIFT at Ryerson University

www.ryerson.ca/shift

Contact: Sydney Tran, shift@ryerson.ca

Heading to an Ontario university or college in the fall? Have a documented disability?

Join us for SHIFT: Ryerson’s free, one-day transition program for incoming students with disabilities. 2019 highlights include 1-on-1 meetings with professional accommodation staff, exploring campus resources and assistive technology, and experiencing a mock lecture. SHIFT will be held on the following dates:

Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Click here to register or visit www.ryerson.ca/shift for more information

Programs for students entering the specific postsecondary institution:

Easy Start Transition Program at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber

Contact: Aliyah Ally, aliyah.ally@humber.ca

2019 Easy Start Transition Program

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Confirmed Fall 2019 students with disabilities, barriers to learning, or an IEP are invited to an event that will provide resources and information to assist with transitioning to their studies at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber.

The program includes interactive opportunities to explore Humber and Guelph-Humber’s services and learn about accessing academic accommodations. Students and one guest will have the opportunity to meet with returning students registered with Accessible Learning Services and learn about their experience here at Humber/Guelph-Humber.

Registration link

For summer transition programs at other colleges and universities in Ontario, check the websites for the Accessibility offices:
College Accessibility Services
University Accessibility Services

Postsecondary Summer Transition Programs 2018

Programs for students entering any postsecondary institution:

SHIFT at Ryerson University

www.ryerson.ca/shift

Contact: Sarah Kloke, shift@ryerson.ca

SHIFT (Students Heading Into Full Time) is Ryerson’s free transition program for students with disabilities who are heading into any post-secondary institution in Ontario. This program is specifically designed for first-year students with a documented disability (such as, a learning disability, ADHD, mental health impacts, physical, sensory, and/ or medical disability).

During SHIFT, incoming students learn about the accommodation process at Ryerson, take the first step in getting registered with Academic Accommodation Support (AAS), and plan for a strong transition to university.

In 2018, SHIFT will be offered as a one-day program, on the following days:

June 21, 9:00-4:00 pm
July 18, 9:00-4:00 pm
August 15, 9:00-4:00 pm
August 22, 9:00-4:00 pm

Registration Register for SHIFT

For further inquiries about registration and future opportunities with SHIFT, please contact shift@ryerson.ca or 416-979-5290.

Programs for students entering the specific postsecondary institution:

Collège Boréal programme de transition « Un pas vers ta réussite »

Aux étudiantes et étudiants ayant des troubles d’apprentissage et/ou trouble déficitaire de l’attention

C’est GRATUIT*!
Rencontrer d’autres étudiantes et étudiants et te faire de nouveaux amis.
Rencontrer notre équipe.
Te familiariser avec le campus à l’aide d’une visite guidée.
Prendre connaissance de l’appui et des accommodements disponibles.
Découvrir des trucs et de nouvelles technologies pour t’aider dans tes cours.
Prendre de l’avance!
Pratiquer l’accès au Portail et imprimer ton horaire
Faire le prétest d’English et Logiciels Microsoft avec accommodements (temps supplémentaire)

Du 27 au 29 août 2018

Séance d’information pour les parents : Lundi 27 août à 9 h

Pour plus de renseignements:

Service aux étudiantes et aux étudiants ayant des besoins particuliers: 705.560.6673 ou 1.800.361.6673, poste 2020
besoinsparticuliers@collegeboreal.ca

Centennial College Start Smart Program

www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/centre-for-students-with-disabilities/services/smart-services/start-smart/

Summer transition program for incoming Centennial College students with disabilities

Dates: Aug. 21 – Aug. 23, 2018

Location: Centennial College – Event Centre (Progress Campus)

Fanshawe College Summer Transition Programs

Programs for incoming Fanshawe college students with disabilities:

Fast Forward to Fanshawe- General: August 22, 2018

Fast Forward to Fanshawe- Mature Students: August 29, 2018

Fast Forward to Fanshawe- Students with ASD: August 21^st

Program for students with mental health issues:

Stepping Into Fanshawe- mental health: August 22^nd through to August 24^th, 2018. Students can self-identify, no diagnosis required.

To register, please contact Counselling and Accessibility Services at 519-452-4282 or counselling@fanshawec.ca

Georgian College Summer Transition Program

Lifestyle Management (three-credit General Education course) is designed to help students:

Earn a college credit and reduce fall semester requirements.
Ease the transition to postsecondary education
Receive guidance when accessing academic accommodations.
Experience campus life and build a community of peers.
Receive training in adaptive technology, written expression, academic study skills & self-advocacy

July 9, 16, 23 and 30, Aug. 6 (online), 13 and 20, 2018; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Georgian College, Barrie Campus

$384.14 course fee includes: textbook, evening activity and FREE one-night stay in the Residence on Sunday, July 8 ONLY (not including food)

Contact: Avery Konda, President, Georgian College Students’ Association in Barrie avery.konda@georgiancollege.ca

Humber College / Guelph-Humber Transition Programs

Humber College Accessible Learning Services is offering two different programs this summer – any student who identifies as having a disability and is starting Fall 2018 can attend. Students must have confirmed their offer to Humber / Guelph-Humber prior to registering.

Student Transition and Readiness Sessions

One 90 minute session to help you prepare to meet with an Accessibility Consultant
Learn about the Accommodation Letter process and appropriate documentation
Offered in a group workshop format facilitated by ALS staff
24 different dates to choose from May through July
Registration:
For North Campus & Guelph-Humber: 416-675-5090
For Lakeshore Campus: 416-675-6622 ext. 3331

Easy Start Transition Program

A full day of programming on the transition from High School to Post-secondary
Meet current students, learn transition tips and strategies for success
Hear from our Keynote speaker and
participate in workshops focusing on student success
Bring one guest with you: they can learn tips to help support you in your academic journey

Registration:
http://humber.ca/student-life/swac/accessible-learning/easy-start

Mohawk College Project Connect

A day of workshops for incoming Mohawk College students with a disability, including topics such as Self Advocacy, Time Management and Technology, and a Student Panel.

Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:00 – 4:30

To register visit: www.mohawkcollege.ca/pcreg

Email questions to: transition@mohawkcollege.ca or call (905) 575-1212, ext. 5401

Contact Accessible Learning Services at: als@mohawkcollege.ca or call (905) 575-2211

Northern College Accessibility Services Post-Secondary 101

Summer transition program helping incoming Northern college students with disabilities to:

Find their way around the college
Get help with the “have-to” paperwork
Identify “must know” important dates
Focus on things that are important to know when you’re enrolled in college and have a disability
Connect with the people who can help

Timmins: August 28-30, 2018

Haileybury: August 27-31

Kirkland Lake: August 28-30

Contacts:
Timmins: 705.235.3211 x. 2237; 705.235.3211 x. 2272; lecuyers@northern.on.ca
Haileybury: jibbw@northern.on.ca
Kirkland Lake: 705.567.9291 x. 3625 ; kldisAbilities@northern.on.ca

Sault College Information For Transition 2018

Transition program for any first year student with a documented learning disability

Monday, August 27^th – Thursday, August 30^th9:00am – 3:00pm

Develop a better understanding of your disability, your rights, and your responsibilities
Discover on-campus resources, services, and facilities
Explore learning strategies (note-taking, test-taking, study skills, time management, organization) and assistive technology
Meet with counsellors to identify accommodations, strategies, and resources before the start of the academic year
Learn your way around campus, meet new friends, and build a support network
Get a head start (locker, student card, parking, textbooks)
Registration:
http://www.saultcollege.ca/Accessibility/transitioncollege.asp
Contact: Ian Smith – 705-759-2554 x 2803; transition@saultcollege.ca
Note: If you are moving here from out of town, we will cover accommodations at residence for the week of Transition, if needed.

Seneca College Ready…Set…Success!

http://www.senecacollege.ca/students/counselling/rss.html

Contact: 416-491-5050 x 26065 or SenecaCnAS@senecacollege.ca

Free two-day workshop of interactive sessions for students entering Seneca College

Wednesday August 22 – Thursday August 23, 2018 from 9:00am-4:30pm
(breakfast and lunch included)

To register: please complete the application form

Private Schools

Private schools which have programs for students with LDs and/or ADHD

LDAO does not endorse or recommend any of the facilities listed or any of the methods, programs, products or treatments offered by such facilities. Our aim is to keep the community informed about services and facilities that are available to people with learning disabilities.

ARROWSMITH SCHOOL
https://arrowsmithschool.org/toronto/
Contact Phone: (416) 963-4962
Address: 245 St. Clair Ave. W. , Toronto, M4V 1R3
Ages 6 – 17

ARROWSMITH SCHOOL PETERBOROUGH
Contact Phone: 705 741 -4800
Address: 366 Parkhill Road E. Peterborough, K9L 1C3
https://arrowsmithschool.org/peterborough/
Ages 6 – 17

BRIGHTON SCHOOL
www.brightonschool.ca
Contact Phone: (416) 932-8273
Address: 240 The Donway West., Toronto, M3B 2V8
Grades K -12

CHISHOLM ACADEMY H.S.
http://chisholmacademy.com/
Contact Phone: (905) 844-3240
Address: 1484 Cornwall Rd., Oakville, L6J 7W5
Grades 6-12

The CLAREMONT SCHOOL
www.claremont-school.com
Contact Phone: (416) 778-6336
Address: 310 Danforth Avenue, C-1, Toronto, M4K 1N6
Grades 1 – 8

DUNBLAINE SCHOOL
www.dunblaineschool.com
Contact Phone: (416) 483 9215
Address: 21 Deloraine Ave., Toronto, M5M 2A8
Grades 1-8

EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING CENTRE
http://exlcentre.com/
Contact Phone: (905) 686-4800
Address: 520 Westney Rd. S., Ajax, L1S 6W4
Grades K – 8

GAP ACADEMY
www.gapacademy.ca
Contact Phone: (416) 249-1500
Address: 4 John Street, Ste. 2, Toronto, M9N 1J9
Pre-teens & Adolescents

GLENOAK ACADEMY
www.glenoakacademy.com
Contact Phone: (905) 916-3673
Address: 1516 Clarkson Road N., Mississauga, L5J2W9
Grades K – 8

The GREGORY SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING
www.gregoryschool.ca
Contact Phone: (519)449-2983
Address: 1249 Colborne St. W., Brantford, N3T 5L7
Grades K – 6

HERITAGE ACADEMY
www.heritage-academy.com
Contact Phone: (613) 722-0133
Address: 207 Bayswater Ave., Ottawa, K1Y 2G5
Grades 1 – 12

MARCH ACADEMY
www.marchacademy.ca
Contact Phone: (613) 592-3398
Address: 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata, K2K 1X7
Grades 1 to 6

MINDWARE ACADEMY
www.mindware.ca
Contact Phone: : (613) 829-2694
Address: 985 Pinecrest Ave., Ottawa, K2B 6B4
Grades 1-8

MONTCREST SCHOOL
www.montcrest.on.ca
Contact Phone: (416) 469 2008
Address: 4 Montcrest Blvd., Toronto, M4K 1J7
Grades JK-8

SAINT JUDES SCHOOL
www.stjudes.com
Contact Phone: (519) 888-0807
Address: 888 Trillium Dr., Kitchener, N2R 1K4
Grades 1 – 10

The STUDY Academy
www.thestudyacademy.ca
Contact Phone: (416) 929-1630
Address: 20 Glebe Rd. East, Toronto, M4S 1N6
Grades 4 – 12

T.E.A.M. SCHOOL
www.teamschool.com
Contact Phone: (905) 279 7200
Address: 275 Rudar Rd., Mississauga, L5A 1S2
Grades 1-12

WILLOWWOOD SCHOOL
www.willowwoodschool.ca
Contact Phone: (416) 444-7644
Address: 55 Scarsdale Rd., Toronto, M3B 2R3
Grades 1-12

YMCA ACADEMY
www.ymcaacademy.org
Contact Phone: (416) 928-0124 Ex. 31400
Address: 15 Breadalbane St., 3rd Flr., Toronto
Grades 7 – 12

Scholarships and Bursaries

Scholarship and Bursary list

Student Awards

http://www.studentawards.com/

LDAO Scholarships & Bursaries

Summer Camps

Camp Kennebec
www.campkennebec.com

Camp Kennebec welcomes campers with a range of exceptionalities, including ADHD and learning difficulties. Optional 1:1 academic tutoring with onsite teachers and educators

Camp Kirk
www.campkirk.com/

Established in 1993, Camp Kirk is a residential (overnight) camp for boys and girls 6 to 13 years of age who have Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), including those with incontinence or enuresis (bedwetting) difficulties. Camp Kirk’s mission is to provide a nurturing, non-competitive and structured environment that allows these children the opportunity to enjoy a residential camping experience and to develop social, emotional and physical skills, thereby raising their self esteem.

Camp Kodiak
www.campkodiak.com/

Camp Kodiak is an overnight summer camp for children and teens (6 to 18 years old) with and without learning disabilities, ADHD, and high-functioning ASD (formerly diagnosed as Asperger’s Syndrome). We provide an academic program, a social skills program, and 50+ activities. Our mature staff includes many professionals from the fields of education, social work, child and youth care, and recreation, as well as college and university students. Everything we do — from camp activities to social skills to life skills — are facilitated in a way to help campers achieve as much success as possible.

CDI Camp Towhee
http://www.camptowhee.ca/

Camp Towhee is a residential therapeutic program for children and adolescents with learning disabilities and related psychosocial difficulties. Located on a beautiful lakefront property in Haliburton, Ontario, Camp Towhee provides the perfect environment for making new friends and experiencing success.