Press Release
LDS Announces Free Mental Health and Learning Differences Forum
LDS announces a free mental health and learning differences forum. This interactive forum features experts, advocates and individuals with lived experience.
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Articles
Preparing for Post-Secondary: Part One
This is part one in a five-part series on preparing for post-secondary education with a learning difference. This first part gives you the tools to get started with Accessibility Services at your school.
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Articles
Summer: A Critical Time for Students with Learning Differences
The summer break from learning can put students with learning challenges at a disadvantage to their peers when they return to school. Structured and intensive academic interventions can reduce the gap between typical learners and those with learning differences.
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Resources
How sign language can help with ADHD and learning
ADHD is among the most common neurodevelopmental differences in Canada. Learn about how sign language can be a tool to help ADHD learners visualize and process language.
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Resources
Time Mapping for Time Blindness
A resource for parents or children that may struggle with time blindness. Learn how to support your child and reduce the likelihood that they will experience time blindness.
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Articles
Understanding the BC School System
This overview of the British Columbia schooling system is a starting point for families exploring school options. Learn about Public Schools, Independent Schools and Private Schools.
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Articles
Learning Disabilities and Learning Differently
What are learning disabilities, and how are they diagnosed? Learn about learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities. Lightwell Learning uses a strengths-based approach so, with the proper support, individuals with learning differences can thrive.
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Research
How Common are Learning Disabilities?
What can we learn from recent data about how common learning disabilities are in Canada? This article helps make sense of the data and exposes how important it is to promote early assessment and intervention of learning disabilities.
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Articles
Accessible Education in BC – Disability Forum
Have you experienced a challenge or frustration in navigating the education system as a person with or parent of a person with a disability in BC? If so, you are not alone.
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News
Assistive technology for dyslexia and ADHD
Tools that make learning easier. Explore assistive technology for dyslexia and ADHD—from reading lamps to text-to-speech software. Available at Lightwell Learning.
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