U.S. retailers lead Canada on toxics

U.S. retailers lead Canada on toxics BARBARA MCELGUNN FOR MORE THAN a decade, human biomonitoring studies in the U.S. and Canada have measured the “body burden” of chemicals present in our blood, urine, and in fetal umbilical cords. These population-wide surveys consistently find numerous “chemicals of concern” (COCs) in our bodies, indicating chronic and ongoing
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Ashton Chase Memorial Scholarship 2018

Ashton Chase Memorial Scholarship Grade 12 students from Fundy High School (ASD-S), who have been accepted into a post-secondary program for the fall of 2018, are invited to complete the application for the Ashton Chase Memorial Scholarship. The application form and accompanying essay are to be submitted to admin@ldanb-taanb.ca by June 15th. Ashton Chase Memorial Scholarship Application
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2018 Atlantic Symposium on Learning Disabilities

On Friday, April 6th 2018 approximately 190 people participated in the 3rd Biennial Atlantic Symposium on Learning Disabilities. The focus of the symposium this year was Learning Disabilities, Multi-Sensory Education and Training in the Trades. It was an excellent day full of great speakers and discussion. Is everyone ready for 2020?  
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CLOSED LDANB-TAANB is Hiring

  Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick Troubles d’apprentissage – Association du Nouveau-Brunswick 203 – 403, RUE REGENT STREET, FREDERICTON, NB  E3B 3X6 Telephone/Téléphone: 506-459-7852    Fax/Télécopieur: 506-455-9300 Website/Site web: www.ldanb-taanb.ca        Email/Courriel:  ldanbjobs@gmail.com   Employment Opportunity: Program Manager  Position type:  Full time/renewal Salary: starting at $32,760 Job Region: Fredericton, NB The Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick/Troublesd’apprentissage–Association
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Spotlight on the Symposium:

LDANB-TAANB is excited to have Dr. Bruce Lanphear as a speaker at the upcoming symposium. Bruce Lanphear, MD, MPH, is a Clinician Scientist at the BC Children’s Research Institute and a Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over the past decade, Dr. Lanphear has become increasingly
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Barton Tutoring Program – Winter 2018

Pre-registration is now open for the Winter 2018 semester of the Barton Tutoring Program. Please complete the form, found at the link below, to indicate your preferences for the Winter 2018 semester of Barton Tutoring. If your child is not returning to the program, please complete the form and mark that your child will not
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The Learning Disabilities Association – Saint John Chapter (LDASJ)

The Learning Disabilities Association – Saint John Chapter (LDASJ) was the lucky recipient of $3,500 from 50+Women Who Care of Greater Saint John. It will be put to good use supporting families dealing with children with Learning Disabilities (LDs) in our school system as well as adults living with LD. LD is a neurological disorder
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LDANB-TAANB Spring/Summer 2017 Newsletter

LDANB-TAANB has released the Spring/Summer 2017 Newsletter. Spring/Summer 2017 Newsletter   Preparations have started for our late fall newsletter. If you have a contribution that you would like to add to the upcoming newsletter, please submit them to Ainsley at eo-dse@ldanb-taanb.ca for consideration.
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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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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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