Learning Disabilities Association - Toronto District
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The Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District (LDATD) is a chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) serving the amalgamated City of Toronto. We are a Not for Profit Charity.
Learning Disabilities Association is committed to creating a society in which people with LDs are able to achieve the full expression of their intellect and abilities and enabled to contribute in the workplace to their fullest. To further this goal, we do the following:
Provide written and verbal information about learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Provide referral services to professionals, tutors
Operate a resource center, offering books, videos and materials open to all
Provide support and guidance to parents and guardians concerning their children’s rights in the school system
Advocacy for both children and adults
Undertake public awareness activities
Publish a newsletter for members three times a year
Presentations to community groups, schools, professional development days, conferences and seminars
Hold free public events on various aspects of learning disabilities
Provide direct programs such as social skills, keyboarding, assistive technology training, tutoring, mindfulness, youth groups, camps, workshops, seniors programs, support groups etc.
Fundraising to provide these programs and services
Website: https://www.ldatd.on.ca/yieldprogram/
Recruiting for: We offer a unique youth leadership program for LD youth (ages 15-30) and youth will co-create community service projects with our support and will earn free standard First Aid/ CPR, High 5 and online project management training. We have successfully completed cohort 5 and are currently recruiting participants for cohort 6 ( Mid Oct, 2021-Feb, 2022). Again, the YIELD program will be offered online and continue to train and connect youth to opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see below for details. Find out how with The Y.I.E.L.D program! The Y.I.E.L.D (Youths' Initiative and Excellence with LD'S) is a unique program designed to support LD youth to gain valuable skills and increase civic engagement opportunities that will benefit them in life and work while making a difference in their community. Three Pillars of Program: • Co-creation of Youth Service Projects: With the support of program facilitators participants will create community service projects that will make a positive impact in their community • Professional Leadership Training: Participants will be offered a series of certified workshops that will give them actionable leadership skills for future endeavors • Direct Civic Engagement: With the engagement of community organizations and collaborators, participants will develop community service projects within their community Eligibility • Youth who are 15-30 years of age • Youth who struggle with the impacts of LD and/or ADHD (diagnosed or self-identified), Newcomer Youth, any youth facing adversity • Youth who are eager to learn about the social service sector, gain industry certifications and connect directly with service providers • Youth who are responsible, reliable and can commit to a period of 4 months Benefits • Earn valuable industry certifications including the Yield program certification, Project Management Training, CPR/First Aid, High 5 training • Free snacks & course materials • Attend Professional Development Conferences at NO cost • Develop professional references for your future career while gaining field experience • EMPOWER yourself and the community through volunteerism For those interested, applications are open online: https://www.ldatd.on.ca/yieldprogram/ For the latest program videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSnulcJ6avM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YytaYDCfbZg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP3r8_pT32Q
