The Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick promotes the understanding and acceptance of the ability of persons with learning disabilities.

Don’t Dis my Ability

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.  It is about raising awareness and reducing stigma around learning disabilities to allow children and adults living with learning disabilities to get the support they need to reach their potential. What the Statistics tell us 1 in 10 person lives with a learning disability 35% of students with LDs
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Not Book Smart? Me Neither. Here’s How I Became The Accidental Doctor. A TEDx Talk by Dr. Roxanne Reeves

“Where could you be with the right mentor? This former first lady was almost the “failed first lady” — she had painstakingly concealed literacy and learning disabilities into her thirties. But an accidental meeting with her future mentor would wholly change Roxanne’s life. In this bold and personal talk, Dr. Reeves, the “accidental doctor”, gives
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CLOSED Barton Tutoring Program – Tutors Needed

The Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick is hiring tutors for a new literacy program being offered in the Fredericton region. See the poster below for additional details regarding the position and the Barton Reading and Spelling System.
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2016 Atlantic Symposium

On April 22nd, 2016 LDANB-TAANB proudly hosted the 2016 Atlantic Symposium on Learning Disabilities. The event was a huge success, selling out every seat. We would like to thank all of our speakers for their contributions to the event. Please check out the pictures below for an inside look.  
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Reflexions – Winter 2016

We hope that you are making the most of this mild winter that we are enjoying this year. Please find below our Winter 2016 edition of our Reflexions Newsletter. In this edition, you will find information on the various new and existing initiatives on which the Learning Disabilities Association is working, as well as information
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2016 Atlantic Symposium on Learning Disabilities

  The Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick (LDANB) wishes to invite you to our biennial Atlantic Symposium on Specific Learning Disabilities, which will be held at the Wu Conference Center (UNB Fredericton Campus) on Friday April 22nd, 2016. The theme of this symposium will be: Literacy, Learning Disabilities and Cognitive Strategies: Facilitating the Learning
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Little Things Matter: The Impact of Toxins on the Developing Brain

Little Things Matter: The Impact of Toxins on the Developing Brain   This 7 minute video by Dr. Bruce Lanphear, demonstrates the impact that toxins in the environment have on the developing brain of a child.   For more information and videos on learning disabilities please visit our resource page. Little Things Matter: The Impact
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Reflexions – Fall 2015

Fall is a very busy time of year here at LDANB. Please take a look at our Fall 2015 Reflexions Newsletter to see all the exciting new projects that we have been working on this season. If you would like more information about any of our programs or services or if you need any information
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TalkLD Podcast

In this TalkLD podcast, we discuss social and emotional development. This podcast features a one-on-one interview with Dr. Judith Wiener, Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Dr. Wiener shares her knowledge and perspective on the impact that educators
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Inventory of Services for New Brunswickers with Learning Disabilities

The Inventory of Services for New Brunswickers with Learning Disabilities is a complete list of services and resources that are offered in New Brunswick for everyone from birth into their adult years. This list will be updated as new services and programs become available. If there is a service in your area that would be
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