Learning Disabilities Association of North Peel

150 Central Park Drive, Suite #104
Brampton, Ontario L6T 2T9
Tel: (905)791-4100, Fax: (905)791-5189,

E Mail: lda@idirect.com, www.ldanp-peel.org

We provide services for individuals with learning disabilities & attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity and their families.

VERY IMPORTANT!!

What is the link between LD and the Census?

In the last Census, very few Canadians with LD identified themselves as “disabled”. Therefore, according to “official Canadian data sources”, the number of reported Canadians with LD is negligible if not insignificant! These data sources are the ammunition used by all levels of government to increase, or more to the point, cut special needs programs.


The article on page 14 of the Winter 2001 National newsletter “Count Yourself In!” explains how you can help. The article describes how after the May 2001 Census, Statistics Canada will move forward with the Health and Activity Limitation Survey (HALS). The HALS is the data source government officials use as a reference on disabilities including LD. It provides data on education, employment, health, etc. The challenge is getting Canadians with LD to identify themselves in the May 2001 Census in order to be counted in the HALS.

Please call 791-4100 to get more information on the two key filter questions on disabilities that will be included on the May 2001 Census and how to respond to them. 

LDAO Working Definition of Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities can affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information.

People with learning disabilities are intelligent and have abilities to learn despite difficulties in processing information.

Living with a learning disability can have an ongoing impact on friendships, school, work, self-esteem and daily life.

People with learning disabilities can succeed when solid coping skills and strategies are developed.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP & INFORMATION MEETING

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, April 16, 2001
June 18, 2001

Please call the office for speaker information closer to these dates.

Sobeys stores will host charity barbecues across the province on May 6th and 27th of 2001.

We are looking for volunteers to work shifts from 10-2 and 2-6 on either of these days.

Here’s a fun way for secondary students to perform their community hours and for members to assist in our fundraising efforts.