December 2020 Newsletter – Bulletin de Décembre 2020

Seasons Greetings! Although it certainly was a year that presented unique challenges, 2020 was a milestone year for LDANB, marking the association’s 50th anniversary. In celebration, LDANB held the first biannual Awards Gala in October of this year. The Gala took place in Fredericton on the 22nd of October. We were thrilled to have the
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November 2020 Newsletter – Bulletin De Novembre 2020

LDANB Student/Client Survey LDANB is conducting a survey of students with LDs. This survey is being conducted to better understand our clients/students and how best to serve them. The data collected on specific learning disabilities, access to AT, PLPs, and access to assessments, will be used to continue to drive our advocacy and help LDANB
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September Newsletter – Bulletin de Septembre

50th Anniversary Awards Gala  As announced this summer, LDANB will be holding its first Award Gala on October 22nd. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick over the past 50 years. We will be honoring current serving board members with five or more years of
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August 2020 Newsletter – Bulletin d’août 2020

50th Anniversary Awards Gala The nominations for Individual/Group with Outstanding Achievement in the Support of Persons with Learning Disabilities are now closed. We sincerely thank all who have submitted a nomination. Please stay tuned for our announcement of the award recipient in the month of October, as well as special recognition for individuals and groups who
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July 2020 Newsletter – Bulletin de Juillet 2020

Click HERE for the July 2020 Newsletter. Cliquez ICI pour le bulletin de juillet 2020. Highlights from the Newsletter – Faits Saillants du Bulletin The Premier’s Council on Disabilities has released New Brunswick’s Disability Action Plan for Persons with a Disability: Accountable Path Forward to an Equal Opportunity! In developing the report, the council undertook an extensive consultation process.
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June 2020 Newsletter – Bulletin de juin 2020

Click HERE for the June 2020 Newsletter. Cliquez ICI pour le bulletin de juin 2020. LDANB Teacher Series Over the course of the summer, LDANB will share learning opportunities for teachers and other school professionals. Do you know the difference between a “word wall” and a “sound wall”? A word wall is “a collection of
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Spring 2020 Newsletter – Bulletin du printemps 2020

Click HERE for the Spring 2020 Newsletter. Cliquez ICI pour le bulletin du printemps 2020. To read past newsletters click HERE
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February 2020 Newsletter – Bulletin de février 2020

Click HERE for the February 2020 Newsletter. Cliquez ICI pour le bulletin de février 2020.
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January 2020 Newsletter – Bulletin de janvier 2020

Click HERE for the January 2020 Newsletter. Cliquez ICI pour le bulletin de janvier 2020. Our friends at Neil Squire shared a great blog post on Ginger Chrome. “Ginger Chrome is a spelling and grammar checker that works as both a contextual checker that automatically pops up as users write and interact online, as well as a
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November 2019 LDANB-TAANB Newsletter – Newsletter LDANB-TAANB de novembre 2019

Click HERE for the November 2019 LDANB-TAANB Newsletter. Myth and Fact Myth: Assistive technology in the classroom gives students with learning disabilities an unfair advantage. Fact:  Perhaps the most prevalent misconception involving assistive technology is that it gives students with LDs an unfair advantage over their classmates. Nothing could be further from the truth! In reality, assistive technology helps to provide equal access
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