LDANB Featured in SaltWire: Understanding Dyslexia and the Importance of Early Support

In a recent SaltWire article, LDANB-TAANB Executive Director Ainsley Congdon shares insights into the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. The article explores the experiences of Cassidy McKellop, who received her dyslexia diagnosis at age 18 after years of struggling in school. Ainsley highlights the importance of early identification, explicit literacy
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Step Up for Learning!

People with learning disabilities (LDs) thrive when they have access to the right intervention, supports, technology, and resources. Students and adults with LDs have the ability to lead meaningful and successful lives and with the right tools, understanding, and opportunities, they can reach their goals. Steps 4 Learning is LDANB-TAANB’s virtual walk/run/roll fundraiser, bringing people
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Steps 4 Learning – Results

Thank you to everyone who participated in Steps 4 Learning! Together, we covered 491.65 km and raised over $1,200 to support individuals with learning disabilities. Your support goes far beyond the event. Let’s continue to raise awareness and understanding of learning disabilities and the challenges they present for both students and adults. You can help
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Winners Announced!

Tickets awarded to 5 parents and educators from New Brunswick If you are interested in attending the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada’s 4th virtual conference on Saturday, November 22nd, tickets can still be purchased through the LDAC website.
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Steps 4 Learning

Having a learning disability is a marathon, not a sprint. Avoir un trouble d’apprentissage est un marathon, pas un sprint. This October, move for a cause that matters! Join LDANB’s Steps 4 Learning, a virtual run, walk, roll (and everything in between!) to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support New Brunswickers with learning disabilities. Together,
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Let’s Run for LD Awareness!

Something exciting is coming your way… LDANB is hitting the ground running virtually! Stay tuned for a new way to show your support, raise awareness, and help reduce the stigma around learning disabilities.
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Public Meeting in Florenceville-Bristol!

LDANB and the LDA Woodstock Chapter are hosting a parent meeting on Thursday, September 19 starting at 7:00pm. We will be meeting at the RG “Bun” Veysey Active Living Centre in Florecenville-Bristol. There will be a presentation that gives an overview LDANB and the work that it does to support students and their families. In
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Learning Disabilities Defined

What is a learning disability (LD)? Learning Disabilities (LDs) are very common and affect 5 to 10 percent of Canadians. LDs are brain-based problems that affect one or more ways that a person takes in, stores or uses information. LDs can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, and math.  They can also
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Summer Awareness Campaign Week Three – Dyscalculia

Fast Facts on Dyscalculia Developing a full understanding of dyscalculia is an important first step in learning how to reach your full potential while living with this learning disability. Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding. Robert John Meehan
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Summer Awareness Campaign Week Two – Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia Week Two – Teacher Resources This insightful article written by Dr. Cherkes-Julkowski provides an excellent explanation of how writing expectations will change as students advance from elementary school to high school. There are also tips on how to support your students at each grade level. Writing can be challenging for children with LD. Those
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