Category: October Awareness

The Learning Disabilities Association of Halton-Hamilton is thrilled to present the 11th Annual Solutions For Learning Conference!

The Learning Disabilities Association of Halton-Hamilton is thrilled to present the 11th Annual Solutions For Learning Conference!
Join them on March 4th and 5th VIRTUALLY for the ULTIMATE conference for all things Learning Disabilities and ADHD, featuring keynote presentations, breakout rooms, networking, and much more. All sessions are recorded with 30-day access. Certificates of Attendance available.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now until January 31st – get them now before they sell out! Learn more at: LDAHH.CA/SFL11
LDAHH Solutions

Don’t DIS my ABILITIES – Talking Trades with Paul Lafrance and his Daughter Promise

Talking trades with Paul Lafrance and his daughter Promise!
In recognition of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, student(s) in grades 7-12, and their supporters, are invited to a free, interactive, virtual workshop presenting HGTV’s Paul Lafrance and his daughter Promise as they talk about their journeys in the trades. Cambrian’s own Colleen Heidman will also present “Pathways to Careers in Trades” and there will be a presentation on the Dual Credit Program, and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), and the Glenn Crombie Centre for Accessibility and Wellness. All attendees will have a chance to win a Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Touchscreen Laptop.
The event is brought to you by Cambrian College, The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury, the Rainbow District School Board, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, The School College Work Initiative, and the Ontario Post-secondary Access & Inclusion Program (OPAIP).
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Step Up! Leading with Courage

Step Up!  Leading with Courage

The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a FREE Virtual Youth Conference with Keynote Speaker Carly Sotas on October 14, 2020. Carly will speak on the importance of mental wellness, life balance, and resiliency.

Click here to register for this amazing event!

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LDAS Honours Seven Sudburians at 4th Annual Awards Dinner

LDAS Honours Seven Sudburians at 4th Annual Awards Dinner

The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury (LDAS) hosted their 4th Annual
Awards Dinner at the Holiday Inn on November 12th, 2019. With more than 120 people in attendance, the fundraising dinner recognized individuals and community partners that have contributed to the successful and continuous growth of the organization. The non-profit organization formed in 2003 when a small group of passionate parents set up an organization that supported children with learning disabilities and their families.

This year’s honoured guests are:
Teresa Aiello – Outstanding Student Award
Sheri Windsor – Ron Lessard Outstanding Parent Award
Elizabeth Brett-Dickie – Outstanding Volunteer Award
Laurie Portelance – Outstanding Educator Award (RBSB)
Sarah Pappin – Outstanding Educator Award (SCDSB)
Huntington University – Corporate Contribution Award
Chief Paul Pedersen – Outstanding Leadership Award

To read the full media release click here

 

LDAS AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury will be hosting its Fourth Annual Fundraising Awards Dinner on November 12th, 2019 at the Holiday Inn in Sudbury. We will be honouring seven outstanding Sudburians who have greatly contributed to the learning disabilities community. If you wish to nominate an individual for one of our seven awards, please fill out the form below and email it by June 15th, 2019 to maryliz@ldasudbury.ca .

LDAS Award Nomination Form – 2019

LDAS ANNOUNCES THIS YEAR’S AWARD, WINNERS

LDAS ANNOUNCES THIS YEAR’S AWARD, WINNERS

The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury (LDAS) will be hosting its 3rd Annual Fundraising Awards Dinner at the Holiday Inn on November 15th, 2018. The aim of this annual event is to recognize individuals and community partners that have contributed to the successful and continuous growth of the organization.

Click here for a list of all winner.

Creative Contest

Individuals with learning disabilities are known for their creativity and imagination. As part of October Awareness Month, LDAS will be hosting a creativity contest. The theme for the contest is “WHAT LEARNING DISABILITIES MEAN TO ME.” Students are encouraged to send in one original drawing, painting, poem, photo, or video based on this year’s theme. Students will need to fill out the contest form in order to be considered. You can submit your work of art to maryliz@ldasudbury.ca. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Deadline: October 31, 2018
Grades: 4-6

For more info click the link below
October Awareness Package – Sudbury contest

“Don’t Dis My Ability” – Making the Invisible Visible!

The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury’s flag was raised this morning at James Jerome complex. Mayor Brian Bigger was on hand to officially mark October as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in Greater Sudbury. Immediately following the flag-raising event, students from MacLeod Public School planted 2,000 small flags representing the number of students who have been identified with a learning disability in our community. These flags can be seen along Paris Street until the end of the month.

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