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