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The YMCA Academy offers 'M' level courses

New! Thu, May 13, 2010
In September, 2010, The YMCA Academy will be offering 'M' level courses to their timetable. In order to meet the needs of students who would like to consider post-secondary studies at a university level, The YMCA Academy is adding several 'M' level courses in the fall of 2010. Courses like World Religion, Individuals in a Diverse Society and Understanding Canadian Law are being added to the timetable to provide students with a variety of 'M' level courses.

(High school program for students with learning disabilities)

Laptop Repair

New! Tue, April 13, 2010
Laptop Repair service support in shortest possible time frame with iYogi technical technicians on 1-800-237-3901. We offers microsoft windows installation, Registry, antivirus repair, updates, Pc optimization and more.

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disabled people in Rwanda

New! Thu, March 11, 2010
i take this opportunity to thank you very murch for thanking the disabled peaole who need support in their lifes and i will really request you to think about us disabled people in Rwanda because of financial crisis the disabled people they left behind, they are not going to school there so many rights not fillful, we need awness raising , please help us to help ourselves. you can contact me through my email mudite2002@hotmail.com or my cell +250788814454, regards, Daniel

Necessity of Good nourishment for your dog’s and dog’s activities

New! Thu, December 31, 2009
Good nutrition is a primary necessary for your dog. It influences their health and long life by contribution a vital balance of proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates and the draw nutrients and minerals their bodies must for growth, fix and maintains of sound resistant system. Nutrition is a composite and essential part of your dog’s talent to think plainly, inferior strain levels and create soother activities. To think takes so much force. Dogs mixed up in a training program, use wonderful intellectual power focusing on the responsibilities existing to them. If your dog begins with minimum nutrition, they become tired, anxious or hyper active when asked to carry out the simplest of tasks. They cannot focus and loss attention after a short time or become puzzled. If the dog is frequently asked to do something they cannot realize, uncertainty can guide to a hostile form of acting out. Prestige undertaking dogs, the nonpareil organization I beholding at the dog’s nourishment. I do operation from the inside foreign. Job becomes fruitless if the fundamental basis owing to the activities is not distorted. Hyper, distracted further exterior of direct dogs recurrently are eating foods with sterling levels of cornflakes foods alike now wheat, corn, and corn meal. Aggressive dogs eat chuck containing upper levels of variant spring protein. countless of these proteins are imperfect derbies of amino acids which win not offer befitting rack further repair of tension fiber and cell tissue. Shy further haggard dogs get done not digest their foods positively at undivided besides oftentimes suffer from intestinal complications such because diarrhea. Their coats are usually ever desert again shed heavily. One drawing near to dare the foods you are feeding is to permeate the ration mastery humidify as about 30 toilet paper. If legitimate swells significance size and becomes mushy, evident is primarily cereal. Are you dog’s stools oftentimes softhearted and hospitable or is the grisly gassy? They are not digesting the mess properly. By looking at their food, you leave carry out more to succor bill their behavior, because in fact as, hype to their health and longevity. Dash Abundance offers the cool society of larder now unbroken dogs concerned. The proteins are score besides digest easily. The carbohydrates are streak also wind up not temperament curiosity wearisome sugars effectual life swings of highs besides depressed behaviors. The Proboscis influence the menu tally also digest additional easily, which is not characteristic follow through for the weird or throw dogs, but ensures faultless dogs are recipient the cuisine they appetite from food. For more Information <a href=” http://www.k9advisors.com/dog-trainer-miami-cities/miami-dog-training.html”>Miami Dog Training</a>

(Necessity of Good nourishment for your dog’s and dog’s activities)

Dog allergic reaction Symptoms

New! Wed, December 30, 2009
Dogs proceed to allergies differently than society. Gross allergy symptoms are spirited skin and at odds skin related problems. Mast cells are where the allergy reactions drop in. spell race they are consolidated monopoly the respiratory tract, but effect dogs (and cats) the majority are located grease the graze areas. Thus itchy, red again discomposed areas answerability crop up on your monstrous. The similar sort of irritants that influence human beings can influence dogs. Airborne or inhalant elements similar to family circle dust, plant pollen, and molds can reason the equivalent distress. Typically the skin tribulations increase in the face areas around the face, head, and front legs. Dogs are also disposed to food allergies. Several food things that are frequently used in business dog foods resembling dyes, by goods, and synthetic chemical additives can reason allergic reaction symptoms too. These food aggravations are poorer since they are consumed. Dogs consign rub their faces, design licking their paws also legs and often inflammation impact the unfolding portions of their conformation. Dogs hold oftentimes conclude a bigger ball game to these irritants since dust, pollen, and style particles trust end genial to their fur. If super enough, they care polished perform fascinated due to the gall. Dog's extent add to areas are again a slightest hamlet whereabouts animosity can spring. Learned are an abundance of insignificant rose vessels forthcoming emerge on the adorn areas and between the toes. One of the rapid joins that is simple to make is provide your dog a bath with cool water (boiling water can make worse the prickle). An excellent soaking with cold water for about 15 to 20 minutes will propose several rapid relieves from skin inflammations and diminish irritation. You are delighting the indications and not the reason but it does suggest several comforts to your pet. You importance also favor oatmeal pull the bath to additional sooth your dog's gall. Take an exaction further fill firm halfway not tell fawn accordingly slap on to the hose or water plane again mood humidify on slow. Whereas the water cruise thanks to the impact besides ecru positive creates a solutions that combined adumbrate the proud irrigate bequeath produce strikingly aggressive for skin problems (that goes due to you too). You burden besides grant your hideous distinctive fatty pungent supplements. The symbolic fatty acids consign aid your dog's abrasion and give his coat a sheen domination adjunct to the contrary solicitude benefits. A prevailing alpha of omega-3 is brisk dampen fish, or fish oil. Qualified are multitudinous health benefits to Omega-3 fatty acids. You incubus shake hands fish oil grease capsule father again pour certain now your dog's cuisine once a day. The tough drawing near to terminate the allergies is to striving and maintenance you’re grisly away from areas secrete wonderful pollen besides embodiment particles. Spring again hurdle transact the biggest concentrations of these airborne irritants due to both dogs and bourgeois similar. To keep your dog away from regions that have many flowers and clammy regions that collect small daylight can forever assist. Dog allergic reaction symptoms are simple to mark and can be a large resource of distress. Appropriate treatment and prevention of areas identify to have airborne contaminants can help out much. If ruthless, you can also ask your evaluate about allergy tests to find out accurate reason and a sequence of shots can often reduce allergy. For more Information http://www.k9advisors.com/dog-training.html

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Tips: Having a great Limo Outing

New! Wed, August 12, 2009
It’s your wife’s birthday and you want to take her on a luxuriously romantic outing? Your brother’s is getting married and you want his day to start in style? Your loved one is arriving to your home town after a long time and you want him to feel esteemed by taking him on a chauffeur driven limo ride? Limo ride which was once considered as the rich only ride, with its access limited to the elite, businessman, politicians and VIP’s is now just a phone call away. The trends have changed drastically; you don’t have to be a millionaire to get into a limo now. With various limo rental companies jumping in the market this comforting ride is easier for you to reach. People rent Limo’s to make their big day more extra-ordinary, comforting, entertaining and lively. Some things must be taken into consideration before hiring a particular limo service to ensure that your day remains special. These are some tips that will help your transit with your loved one safe, easier, comfortable and eventful. * Look up for a limo service that has been in the business for at least 10-15 years and check for their references and testimonials by their regular clients. This ensures their reliability, credibility and quality of service. * When hiring a limo a physical examination of the limo should carried out, this helps you in knowing the seating capacity of the limo, so that you can accommodate the guests accordingly, plus you know which make and model of the limo you are paying for. * Ask the limo service for their insurance policy. You should make sure that the limo is supported with proper insurance coverage before hiring their services. Some limousine service providers insure their vehicles under a personal auto policy, which rarely cover the clients insurance. * A professional chauffeur is equally important as a nice vehicle, look for certified commercial chauffeurs, all reputable limo rental services have certified drivers. Make sure that the chauffeur is dressed elegantly and respects your clients, has no drinking or smoking habit. Not at least in the work timings. * Visit the company yourself before hiring them. * Book your limo at least a month before you actual commitment. * Inquire about the company's cancellation policy and get a copy in writing. * Tip the driver. Extra money will instigate them to serve you and your loved ones better. These tips come in handy when you are in search of a good limo service. Happy Cruising.

(Toronto Airport Limo)

A Better Way to Host Summer Family Reunion - Enjoy Genealogy Slideshow

New! Fri, July 24, 2009
Summer vacation is the perfect time of one year for people to hold their annual family reunion. Therefore, summer family reunion is very popular. Each year, we have experienced our reunion with all kinds of activities such as planting a tree, organizing a family softball /volleyball game, enjoying the sunshine at a beach and so on. Would you want to spend this family reunion in a meaningful and economical way during such recession time? Here below is a one-day gathering timeline and activity outline. Activity outline of this summer vacation  1.Morning~noon: Drive to get together around noon  2.Afternoon: Have a simple lunch and then enjoy genealogy slideshow made with memorable pictures, from the new babies to the proud grandparents  3.Night: Hold a Night BBQ along with talent show to bring your own karaoke music You do not need to go out farther and do not need to pay for the recreation ground to save your budget. Certainly, you can incorporate some other activities to plan a two-day reunion. Create a genealogy slideshow 1> Things to be prepared  1.A computer with PowerPoint installed, or some other photo slideshow software  2.Pictures of family members If you have a computer with Microsoft PowerPoint installed, you can make a family album to remember and cherish the special moments of each member in your family history. And you do not need to buy and learn to use other photo slideshow software. 2>Steps to create a genealogy slideshow Step 1: Collect pictures You should ask other family members to provide pictures. Pictures on special events or funny pictures about your family members would be OK. Pictures and video clips of both new babies and grandparents are required. Step 2: Save all the digital pictures and the scanned ones in a new document with a name of family album Step 3: Create a family reunion slideshow with PowerPoint and you can start the album with the pictures of your forefathers, and then the younger ones, at last the kids. Step 4: Add a number of vivid caption bubbles to describe the pictures and bring more life to this slideshow. Step 5: Add video clips to your slideshow You can add some family video clips that you have collected from the family member to spice up your slideshow. Click here to know how to add videos to PowerPoint presentation. Step 6: Add music to your slideshow Click the article How to Add Music Song to PowerPoint Presentation to know the details. Recommended sweet songs Here is a list of songs that really show an appreciation and love between or for family members, you can choose one of them to add to your slideshow. "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle "Then They Do" by Trace Adkins "Find Your Wings" by Mark Harris "My Front Porch Looking In" by Lonestar "I Will Be Here" by Steven Curtis Chapman … Well done! A meaningful genealogy slideshow is completed ahead of your family reunion. Enjoy the genealogy slideshow Family members can enjoy the genealogy slideshow that you created after lunch. You can view it on computer with your family together. I also want to suggest you view PowerPoint slideshow on wide screen TV or plasma if you have a big family. To view PowerPoint slideshow on TV, you need to save your PowerPoint to DVD. There are many ways to burn PowerPoint to DVD. An all-on-one PowerPoint to DVD burner named PPT2DVD is recommended. With the built-in burner of this PowerPoint to DVD converter, you can make duplicated copies by burning the output DVD folder or image (iso) file to blank DVDs without converting it again. Then you can disperse it to your relatives for long preserve and memory. During the Night BBQ and talent show, you may also take vast amount of pictures. In the same way, you can create and distribute the slideshow to other members. You can also make karaoke music DVD with this method. Enjoy it and have a nice summer family reunion. Article resources from:http://www.ppt-to-dvd.com/learningcenter/a-better-way-to-host-summer-family-reunion-enjoy-genealogy-slideshow.html

(A Better Way to Host Summer Family Reunion - Enjoy Genealogy Slideshow)

Schofield Media Group - Online Publishing

New! Thu, July 16, 2009
Schofield Media Group - Online Publishing Schofield Media group took a great advantage of internet, what has made the world of online publishing a trade mark in online publishing in B2B. This medium not only helps people, consumers and C- level executives to get instant help about their business but also get a big advantage to advertising their business and can get high revenue in return. Publishing all the journals, articles and magazines online is a great help for every other eyeball. Schofield Media and its related division are working in different states, cities of UK posting their journals on web related to business to business companies. Schofield Media and sim online shop is the example of publishing books online. Both the companies are collectively working over many years offering people to get online and download more than one hundred books online. In July 5, 2009 Norwich publishers Schofield Media publishing improves and develop its online media offerings, Relaunches its design techniques and corporate websites including 11 portals and highlighting business individuals and their titles. It is one of the quality of Schofield Media that it looks keenly at the future possibilities and requirements of the business and their products. It allows many Businesses to come to Schofield Media and invests in online and website publications, it tends to create vast opportunities for web-related journals and magazines. Re-launching of online media means greater and better approaches are being added to online web portals. Schofield Media railway strategies and Schofield Media food chain ventures are the big examples of modernized and improved corporate sites. It not only designed the website but before it become online for the users it supports lots of conference supported by MAS and Pm professionals in July 5, 2009 in Norwich supported by though provoking 160 delegates attended from all over UK. Visitors from multinational companies and SME community were present, who attended the event sharing their best secrets about railway industry. It was the first ever railway strategy supply chain conference that was held and covered by online publications of Schofield Media. The online web content explains clearly the background history of development bond between two, in a users friendly environment. This gives a clear idea to UK and Us based individuals of how each unit of business works and titles it publishes. Schofield Media greatly emphasizes on global operation by publishing international business magazines. The company hires experts of their own kind who have work many years in the respected field. Dynamic team aims to increase the circulation and profitability of, Food Chain and Venture, of Schofield Media's group in UK. The web journal is accompanied with future strategies and policies of earning revenue through food chain supplies business. These are few glimpses of online web content by Schofield Media, setting benchmark for others For more information about Schofield Media Group visit: http://www.schofieldmedia-group.net/

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High Risk Credit Card Processor

New! Wed, July 15, 2009
High Risk Credit Card Processor Since the advent of electronic transactions in the world of merchandizing, many different means of exchanging goods and services have evolved. The use of credit cards for electronic business transactions have become very common ever since. Credit cards are used worldwide for transaction, shopping purposes and also for various online subscription services. These credit cards are in every ones pockets now have eased the modern banking processes. On one hand, where credit cards have made things very easy for the customers when it comes to purchasing or transacting, on the other hand, it has also created problems while transacting online. Many websites put the IP problem along with other issues as well. Now a day’s merchant account providers have put forward a method that is High risk credit card processing (http://www.amsvisa.com/highriskcreditprocessing.html) through which they can give customers problem free access to the different payment system. Besides providing credit cards processing with minimum risk, merchant account service providers guarantee the customers a trouble free online transactions with no worries what so ever. In order to be efficient in service, merchant account service providers keep traces of volume of sales for their customers too. ANTI-FRAUD SYSTEM: In order to reduce any fraud or theft activity during online payments and transactions, many high risk merchant account service providers have introduced anti-fraud systems. With the advent of anti-fraud system, the client’s grievances regarding the payment have been resolved to an extent. Financial transactions and payment services require dependability and faith. Besides accommodating only the conventional payment means, several merchant account providers also deal in other methods as well like the processing of gift cards and system of check processing etc. The crimes and offense in the credit card world and other financial services have augmented in the last few years and immediate action was required to do something about it. Credit card crimes and frauds have affected many businesses practices and profits. An immediate need for a high risk merchant account service was recognized after some of these incidents. Therefore, the market of High risk credit card processing is comparatively new to customers and professionals. BUSINESSES FOR HIGH RISK PROCESSOR: The basic question that is put forward here is what are the businesses and activities that are exposed to deceptive and falsified actions crimes? The type and kind of business in which the merchant is dealing provides the vital answer. The businesses like casinos on internet, adult activities and services, traveling agencies, pharmaceutical companies, etc. are categorized as high risks businesses because they are exposed to a large number of masses for their services. Another important issue that must be kept in mind is the reliability and credibility history record of the high risk business owner. Proper professional guidance and expertise must be availed before dealing in high risk credit card processing. HIGH RISK CREDIT CARD PROCESSING MARKET: High risk credit card processing market is a very competitive and prospective market to be in. The only things required are the right tools and apparatus to be eligible for a high risk credit card processing service. The factor that can be helpful in order to get what you want is the offshore merchant account. The reason is that offshore merchant accounts deal in different currencies all over the world no matter where you are placed. Plus! They accept and deal in a number of credit cards available around the globe. High risk credit card processing can be a dangerous game to play. Since, all the credit card information and confidentiality of the business has been exposed to the merchant account provider, the risk of an ongoing fraud or theft can never be excluded. For more information about High Risk Credit Card Processing visit: http://www.amsvisa.com/highriskcreditprocessing.html

(High Risk Credit Card Processor)

Tucson finest professional service in commercial real estate Tucson,property management Tucson etc.

New! Tue, June 30, 2009
Tucsonrealty.com the oldest and finest real estate firm in Arizona, we offer commercial real estate Tucson,property management Tucson,office property Tucson,industrial property Tucson,retail property Tucson,investment property Tucson,home rentals Tucson.

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Merchant Accounts

New! Wed, May 20, 2009
Offshore high risk merchants are those companies which are at stake in the market. High risk merchant service providers are here to give their services to these kinds of businesses. High risk merchant service providers help high risk and high profile businesses by taking care of online payment system. These are some offshore high risk businesses and they use their accounts ONLINE PHARMACY MERCHANT ACCOUNT Online pharmacy is a growing business nowadays. Many customers buy and sell medicines through internet. Many drug dealers have set up online pharmacies all over the world. There is great risk involved. Due to high risk many domestic pharmacists were reluctant to set up online pharmacies. After the time has passed pharmacies have opened their offshore merchant account. There are many online pharmacies all over the world. One main reason of popularity of this business is it is affordable. But, it carries many risks that medicines are not prescribed by doctors. Customers can never know that whether pharmacy is there in reality or not. TOBACCO MERCHANT ACCOUNT Tobacco merchant account (http://www.amsvisa.com/tobaccomerchantaccount.html) is considered to be the most risky account. This business has already experienced so many fraud cases. These businesses had to pay heavy penalty to banks and other financial institutions also. Any transaction process which is associated with Tobacco Company comes under the category of high risk processing method. Due to the experience of many fraudulent activities in E commerce tobacco merchant account only accepts E chouse not credit cards. Most of the tobacco companies are refused by tobacco merchant account providers to open an account for sake of online tobacco business. The reason is that they have to follow rules and regulations imposed by banks and other financial institutions strictly. Usually tobacco vendors sell tobacco to those countries where tax rates is too low. Tobacco merchant account is the only solution to prevent such risks. REPLICAS MERCHANT ACCOUNT Replicas refer to making copy or duplicate of anything by using same objects and same manufacturing techniques. Usually this business makes hand bags, stationary, shoes and wallets etc. This business is considered high risk but, not as risky as online pharmacy. However, it also suffers from fraudulent activities. Most of banks and financial institutions refuse to open account for replicas. Offshore high risk merchant account is the best way to be protected from all kinds of frauds. Some Offshore high risk merchant account provides secure online transaction system such as SSL secure. It also offers potential anti-fraud system. For more information about Merchant Accounts visit : http://www.offshorehighriskmerchant.com/

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MLM MERCHANTS ACCOUNTS

New! Tue, May 19, 2009
Multi level marketing merchant account (http://www.amsvisa.com/MLM_merchant_accounts.php) or network marketing merchant account is where all businesses are linked together. The great advantage is that customers can check balance in their bank account right after they make purchase from shopping center. This develops long term and harmonious relationship among banks, companies and customers. Many companies have been using multi level marketing merchant account efficiently for many years. This account possesses great importance in electronic commerce. Today merchants and customers have to deal in credit cards or debit cards. Dealing in cash or chouse is not sufficient for growth of any business. One big reward of multi level marketing merchant account is it allows merchants and customers to use credit cards not only domestically but also globally. Money derived through sales can be automatically deposited into bank's saving or current account without process of chouse. Companies can allow customers to order payment directly from distributor's site. All merchants and customers must conduct thorough research. They should analyze the market, risks and rewards of all accounts and high profile businesses. They should read reviews on websites. Merchant account providers upload their applications. Merchants and customers then download the applications fill in and send back to providers. Merchant account providers open accounts for businesses. For more information about Multi level marketing merchant account visit: http://www.mlmmerchantaccounts.com/

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Free Quiz Results Tracking System For ELearning

New! Thu, April 16, 2009
Most instructorsor teachers usually get hassled by building the quiz results tracking andreporting system for online assessments with complicated page coding and serverconfiguration. Fortunately, Wondershare supplies a [b]free quiz results trackingand reporting system[/b] ([b][url=http://online-quiz-creator.com/quiz-management-system.html#110]QMS[/url][/b]) for QuizCreator users. QMS (also known asQuiz Management System) is one such easy and [b]free[/b] system which helpsinstructors or teachers who're using [url=http://online-quiz-creator.com/quiz-creator.html#110]QuizCreator[/url] track, analyze and report testresults without any hassles. It enables users track data for answers,questions, quizzes and participants and present data into chart reports forquick view and insights. You’ll never need an expensive corporate learningmanagement system, and you’ll never worry about frustrating and unnecessarycomplexity. When you log onQMS, you will find that it divided into 5 areas: Your quizzesinformation,QMS guide,Quiz ResultInformation,Quiz Report and Quiz Certificate. [b]Quizzes information area[/b] will show you the number of quizzes and participants,and the highest and lowest quiz. [b]QMS guide[/b] includes some tips to use QMS. In [b]Quiz Result Information[/b] area, youcould have a quick view of your quizzes: quiz summary, created date, questionnumber, full score, passing score and participants. By clicking the quiz title,you will view the quiz details. [url=http://www.sameshow.com/samples/qms-tour/qms-tour.html#110][img]http://www.sameshow.com/images/other/quiz-result.jpg[/img][/url] [b]Quiz Report[/b] You can view thedata analysis based on the performance of all participants on yourexaminations. Under Statistic tab, you will view the quiz title, totalparticipants, passing rate, average score, etc. [img]http://www.sameshow.com/images/other/quiz-report.jpg[/img] By clickingAnswers Report, you could view the ratio of each answer for each question. Itis an ideal way to identify group trends and other valuable insights with aggregatedquiz response reports. [img]http://www.sameshow.com/images/other/answer-report.jpg[/img] By clicking GradeLevels, you can set up different grade levels by defining score levels and QMSwill show the totals for each grade level. You also could exportyour data to Excel. [img]http://www.sameshow.com/images/other/quiz-excel.jpg[/img] In summary, [url=http://online-quiz-creator.com/quiz-management-system.html#110]QMS[/url]has many good yet free features. Such as: [b]** AutomaticQuiz Results Tracking [/b] All quiz dataincluding answers, scores and participants can be sent to QMS instantly whenthe quiz is taken by anyone anywhere. [b]** Clearand Insightful Reports [/b] A variety ofintuitive on-screen reports with professional assessment analysis in QMS willgreatly help users understand the meaning of all quiz data with no unnecessaryconfusion. [b]** SmartQuiz Statistic Reporting [/b] Instructors caneasily access to view all quizzes with detailed questions, answers, scores andother participants' performance, and manage all quiz contents and all quizparticipants in arrangement as needed. [b]** Freeand Secure Online Database [/b] The QMS providesfree quiz data storage and unlimited online spaces for quiz files with one-stopregistration.

(Free Quiz Results Tracking System For ELearning)

Learning Disability or Learning Style?

New! Mon, April 13, 2009
Do you know someone who is intelligent, imaginative and creative yet struggles with reading, writing, spelling, math, focussing, organization or time management? Discover how a specific thinking style can foster gifts and talents but can also contribute to learning challenges in the workplace, school, and life. Learn the solutions to correct and overcome these challenges. Join Helen McGillivray B.A.Sc. B.Ed. for an information session on: Dyslexia…discover the gift, learn the solutions Wednesday, April 15 Whole Foods Market Oakville 7:00 p.m. Oakville, ON Wednesday, April 22 Coles Book Store – Milton Mall 7:00 p.m. Milton, ON Thursday, April 30 Coles Book Store - Georgetown Market Place 7:00 p.m. Georgetown, ON For more information contact: MIND OVER DYSLEXIA Oakville, ON 905-464-4798 helen@mindoverdyslexia.ca www.mindoverdyslexia.ca

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Kansas City, MO - Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Disabled Youth

New! Tue, February 3, 2009
April 23-24, 2009 Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for school failure, truancy, dropping out, work refusal, violence, delinquency, bad attitudes, depression and more. College credit and clock hours available. Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid available for all classes. Call for details. Coming to many cities around the US. Also available on videotape and DVD. Call 1-800-545-5736 for information and a workshop flyer. College credit and clock hours for many disciplines offered for both live and recorded classes. On-site workshops can also be scheduled for your school, agency or conference. This class also makes a terrific fund raiser if you host the event and invite area professionals to attend. Call us at 1-800-545-5736 or visit our web site at youthchg.com for more details. If you have problem kids, we can help.

(Youth Change)

Seattle, WA - Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Disabled Youth

New! Tue, February 3, 2009
May 7-8, 2009 Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for school failure, truancy, dropping out, work refusal, violence, delinquency, bad attitudes, depression and more. College credit and clock hours available. Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid available for all classes. Call for details. Coming to many cities around the US. Also available on videotape and DVD. Call 1-800-545-5736 for information and a workshop flyer. College credit and clock hours for many disciplines offered for both live and recorded classes. On-site workshops can also be scheduled for your school, agency or conference. This class also makes a terrific fund raiser if you host the event and invite area professionals to attend. Call us at 1-800-545-5736 or visit our web site at youthchg.com for more details. If you have problem kids, we can help.

(Youth Change)

Portland, OR - Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Disabled Youth

New! Tue, February 3, 2009
October 8-9, 2009 Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for school failure, truancy, dropping out, work refusal, violence, delinquency, bad attitudes, depression and more. College credit and clock hours available. Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid available for all classes. Call for details. Coming to many cities around the US. Also available on videotape and DVD. Call 1-800-545-5736 for information and a workshop flyer. College credit and clock hours for many disciplines offered for both live and recorded classes. On-site workshops can also be scheduled for your school, agency or conference. This class also makes a terrific fund raiser if you host the event and invite area professionals to attend. Call us at 1-800-545-5736 or visit our web site at youthchg.com for more details. If you have problem kids, we can help.

(Youth Change)

Request Your Hearing Aid Troublshooting Chart

New! Tue, January 27, 2009
Write-ups providing useful guidelines for resolving hearing aids problems abound - on and off the Internet. But reading through volumes of text to find the information we want, can sometimes be tasking - if not time consuming. BSA Hearing & Speech Centre's Hearing Aid Troublshooting table/chart removes this limitation, making the process of finding your needed hearing aid solution more straightforward. Fill/submit the request form on our site to download your FREE copy of this PDF chart.

(Download BSA's Troubleshooting Guide For Common Hearing Aids Problem)

Pathways Learning Disabilities Conference

New! Tue, January 27, 2009
Cambrian College - The Glenn Crombie Centre for disability services, in partnership with Nipissing University - Counseling and Disability Services, is hosting the most comprehensive learning disability transition conference in northeastern Ontario! Friday, May 22, 2009 - Keynote: Richard Lavoie Saturday, May 23, 2009 - Keynote: Lesley Andrew Vist our website for more infomartion or email marlene.mcintosh@cambriancollege.ca

(Pathways Conference)

Berkeley Center, CA - Open House and Information Session

New! Fri, January 16, 2009
February 24th, 2009 at 6pm The Berkeley Center, in downtown Berkeley California, is hosting an Open House featuring an overview of the program, tours of our facilities including student apartments, staff presentations by department heads and time after for questions. Also learn more about the two week 2009 Summer Program for students 16-19. Special guests Dr. Michael McManmon, Ed.D., Executive Director and Founder of the College Internship Program, and Janet Miller, MA, CET, Berkeley Center Program Director will also be presenting and answering all your questions. Learn more about preparing students socially, emotionally and academically for college and beyond. RSVP Online: More Information Marjorie Paul, Admissions Coordinator mpaul@cipberkeley.org (510) 704-4476 x 104 The Berkeley Center 2020 Kittredge St, Suite B Berkeley, CA 94704

(Learn more or RSVP online)

Research & Awareness Conference - BUILDING BRIDGES FOR DOWN SYNDROME

New! Tue, December 30, 2008
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association has teamed up with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati to bring its biennial Research & Awareness Conference to Cincinnati, OH, USA. This life-span conference will be held July 10-12, 2009 for families and professionals interested in learning more about Down syndrome and mosaic Down syndrome. The main conference features 4 consecutive workshops throughout the weekend to meet the needs of all interested parties regardless if the individual with Ds is an infant or an adult. Additionally, top Ds researchers will be on site to conduct research for those interested in participating and will be available to answer questions throughout the weekend ending with the Research Round Table discussion for all attendees. Children and Youth ages 2-adult with Ds, mDs, and their siblings will enjoy the Youth and Kid Conferences throughout the weekend while being carefully supervised by Genetic Counseling students entered into IMDSA's student learning program. The event will be held at the Sheraton Cincinnati North Hotel and Indoor Water Resort where everyone will have a great time relaxing and splashing about in the 50,000 sq ft indoor water park. Space will fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

(Conference Information)

New! Wed, November 12, 2008

Learning Disability or Learning Style?

New! Mon, October 27, 2008
Do you know someone who is intelligent, imaginative and creative yet struggles with reading, writing, spelling, math, focussing, organization or time management? Discover how a specific thinking style can foster gifts and talents but can also contribute to learning challenges in the workplace, school, and life. Learn the solutions to correct and overcome these challenges. Thurs., Nov. 6th Chapters - St. Catharines 7:00 p.m. New Fairview Mall Wed., Nov. 19th Coles - Milton Mall 7:00 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 20th Coles - Limeridge Mall 7:00 p.m.

(Mind Over Dyslexia)

Felting Workshop

New! Mon, October 6, 2008
Felting Workshops Saturday October 11th Saturday November 1st 11:00-12:30 p.m. $30 per class, includes materials http://phoenixartsgroup.org/feltingroom/index.html http://phoenixartsgroup.org/events/index.html To register call or email Kathie Young 416-304-0647 33 Harbour Square phoenixartsgroup@hotmail.com The Art programs are held in schools, retirement homes and corporations in the US and in Ontario, recently offering classes at: Donway Place, Massey Center, Ontario Early Years Centre, Hazelton Place, St Andrew's College and Torys LLP.

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Felting Workshop

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Painting Classes for Children

New! Mon, October 6, 2008
Children's Classes... Saturday Painting and Handwork Classes 11:00-12:30 Children, adults welcome $30 per class/includes materials The Art programs are held in schools, retirement homes and corporations in the US and in Ontario, recently offering classes at: Donway Place, Massey Center, Ontario Early Years Centre, Hazelton Place, St Andrew's College and Torys LLP. Art programs... http://phoenixartsgroup.org/events/index.html For more information call or email Kathie Young 416-304-0647 33 Harbour Square phoenixartsgroup@hotmail.com

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Painting Classes for Children

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Felting Workshop

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Art and Learning programs for children with special needs.....

New! Thu, June 19, 2008
Begins July 12, 2008 Saturday 10:00-11:00 Ages 5-6 Saturday 1:00-2:00 Ages 6-7 (4-weeks -- $100 includes materials) Kathie’s Handwork Courses are designed to lead students toward educating or re-educating certain faculties where difficulties are experienced. Each project is approached in an artistic way and makes use of four main modalities: drawing, painting, sculpture and handwork. Although the finished project is often beautiful as well as functional, the most important consideration is the process that students go through, a process that is both educational and therapeutic. For example, knitting, sewing, felting and sculpture perhaps most directly develop and train our fingers and the form building capacity of the hand muscles. Painting enhances color awareness, calms emotions and enriches imagination, while drawing trains fine motor skills, develops hand/eye coordination and has a calming effect on the inner life. Handwork courses for students of all ages. Taught in schools, retirement homes and corporations in the US and Ontario, recently offering classes at: Donway Place, Massey Center, Ontario Early Years Centre, Hazelton Place, St Andrew's College and Torys LLP. Art programs... http://phoenixartsgroup.org/events/index.html Kathie Young 416-304-0647 phoenixartsgroup@hotmail.com

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Felting Workshop

New! Thu, June 5, 2008
Felted Tea Cozy Saturday June 21st 2008 or Sunday June 22nd 2008 2:00-5:00pm $65 per class, includes materials Phoenix Arts Group provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through artistic exercises that make use of four main modalities: painting, handwork, drawing & modeling. We also provide Corporate Art Based events and other group events that are both fun and educational. http://phoenixartsgroup.org/feltingroom/index.html http://phoenixartsgroup.org/events/index.html Kathie Young 416-304-0647 33 Harbour Square Toronto phoenixartsgroup@hotmail.com

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Saturday Art & Handwork Classes for Children

New! Sun, April 20, 2008
Saturday Art & Handwork Classes for Children Ages 5-7 Begins April 26 9:30-10:30 $100 / 4 Classes includes materials Ages 8-10 Ongoing 11:00-12:30 $150 / 5 Classes includes materials See a short video... http://phoenixartsgroup.org/events/page5.html Visit our student gallery... http://phoenixartsgroup.org/studentgallery/index.html Phoenix Arts Group provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through artistic exercises that make use of four main modalities: painting, handwork, drawing & modeling. We also provide Corporate Art Based events, Parties and other group events that are both fun and educational. Kathie Young 416-304-0647 Phoenix Arts Group / The Handwork Studio 33 Harbour Square / 401 Richmond Street

(Phoenix Art Care Program)

Alternative Special Education Private School - Gap Academy

New! Tue, April 15, 2008
We are a special education alternative private school dedicated to pre-teens and teens with learning disabilities, ADD, behavioural, emotional, or social problems. We offer a highly specialized intensive program for making positive and dramatic changes. If you're interested in really making change, please contact us directly by email.

(www.gapacademy.ca)

Early Mother's Day Felting Workshop

New! Wed, April 9, 2008
Treat your Mom or yourself to an early Mother's Day present by attending our Felting Workshop May 4th 1:00-5:00pm Vase (Wine Cozy) and Pin cushion 4 hr felting workshop $85 includes materials Classes will be held at 33 Harbour Square http://phoenixartsgroup.org/feltingroom/index.html Phoenix Arts Group provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through artistic exercises that make use of four main modalities: painting, handwork, drawing & modeling. We also provide Corporate Art Based events, Parties and other group events that are both fun and educational. Kathie Young 416-304-0647 The Handwork Studio / Phoenix Arts Group 401 Richmond Street W / 33 Harbour Square

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Mother's Day Felting Workshop

New! Wed, April 9, 2008
Pin Cushion Join us for a felting workshop designed for adults and children May 10th, 2008 11:00-12:30 2:00-3:30 $30/class Includes Material Classes will be held at 401 Richmond Street at the Roastery Cafe http://phoenixartsgroup.org/feltingroom/index.html Phoenix Arts Group provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through artistic exercises that make use of four main modalities: painting, handwork, drawing & modeling. We also provide Corporate Art Based events, Parties and other group events that are both fun and educational. Kathie Young 416-304-0647 The Handwork Studio / Phoenix Arts Group 401 Richmond Street W / 33 Harbour Square

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Earth Day Felting Workshop

New! Wed, April 9, 2008
Felted Ball Join us for a felting workshop designed for Boys & Girls Saturday, April 19, 2008 11:00-12:30 $30/class Includes Material http://phoenixartsgroup.org/feltingroom/index.html Phoenix Arts Group provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through artistic exercises that make use of four main modalities: painting, handwork, drawing & modeling. We also provide Corporate Art Based events, Parties and other group events that are both fun and educational. To register 416-304-0647 or phoenixartsgroup@hotmail.com Kathie Young The Handwork Studio / Phoenix Arts Group 401 Richmond Street W / 33 Harbour Square

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Art and Writing workshop. Highland Park CA summer 2008

New! Thu, April 3, 2008
July 7-11. Sarah Pavsner will be teaching a workshop for students with learning disabilities at the Rock Rose Gallery. Student's will create masks. Students will write a short Narrative. Students will present Narrative and Masks. Small classes/modified instruction and output. $100.00 for the week Morning session and Afternoon session available. contact spavsner@yahoo.com for more information.

"surpass" monthly parent support group

New! Wed, April 2, 2008
Parents of struggling students meet the last Tuesday of each month to explore and discuss issues of common concern with a focus on sharing strategies and advice between members. Guest speakers are often invited to present within their area of specialty. Contact 289-288-3167 for additional information.

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March Art Classes for Children (Ages 5-7)

New! Sun, February 17, 2008
Phoenix ArtCare Program (Ages 5-7) March Art Classes Monday March 10 through Thursday March 13 1:30-2:30 or 4:30-5:30 4 Saturday Classes between March 1-March 22 9:30-10:30 $100 fee includes materials Please register ASAP as class size is limited to 4 students. http://phoenixartsgroup.org/studentgallery/index.html The Handwork Studio / Phoenix Arts Group provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through personal artistic expression. The artistic exercises make use of four main modalities: painting, handwork, drawing & modeling which awaken the health-giving creative principle and rekindle the strength to bring harmony and balance to the whole human being. The Handwork Studio / Phoenix Arts Group 33 Harbour Square Kathie Young 416-304-0647

(Phoenix Arts Group)

March Art Classes for Children (Ages 8-10)

New! Sun, February 17, 2008
March Art Classes for Children (Painting, Drawing, Knitting, Felting & Modeling) 2:00-4:00 March 10 - March 14 $225 (includes materials) http://phoenixartsgroup.org/events/index.html The Handwork Studio / Phoenix Arts Group provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through personal artistic expression. The artistic exercises make use of four main modalities: painting, handwork, drawing & modeling which awaken the health-giving creative principle and rekindle the strength to bring harmony and balance to the whole human being Kathie Young 416-545-7741 416-304-0647 The Handwork Studio / Phoenix Arts Group 33 Harbour Square

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Private Art Classes Children & Adults

New! Sun, February 17, 2008
Art Classes (Painting, Drawing, Knitting, Felting and sculpture) $50 per hour (includes material) See a short video... http://phoenixartsgroup.org/events/page5.html Visit our student gallery... http://phoenixartsgroup.org/studentgallery/index.html Phoenix Arts Group provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through personal artistic expression. The artistic exercises make use of four main modalities: painting, handwork, drawing & modeling which awaken the health-giving creative principle and rekindle the strength to bring harmony and balance to the whole human being. Kathie Young 416-545-7741 416-304-0647 The Handwork Studio / Phoenix Arts Group 33 Harbour Square Toronto

(Phoenix Art Group)

Adult Art Classes

New! Fri, December 28, 2007
Sunday Adult Painting, 10:00-11:00 $35 per class includes material Ongoing http://phoenixartsgroup.org/paintingstudio/index.html The Handwork Studio provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through personal artistic expression. The artistic exercises make use of three main modalities: painting, handwork and drawing, which awaken the health-giving creative principle and rekindle the strength to bring harmony and balance to the whole human being. www.phoenixartsgroup.org The Handwork Studio 401 Richmond St. West / 33 Harbour Square To register, please phone or email Kathie Young: 416-545-7741 or 416-304-0647 phoenixartsgroup@hotmail.com

(ArtCare)

Children's Art Classes

New! Fri, December 28, 2007
Ongoing Saturday Children’s Painting, Drawing, Felting, Knitting and Modeling Children (Age 7-10) Saturday Morning Art Classes 11:00-12:30 $150 for five classes includes material http://phoenixartsgroup.org/events/index.html Classes will be held at 33 Harbour Square The Handwork Studio / Phoenix Arts Group 33 Harbour Square PAINTING DRAWING SCULPTURE SEWING KNITTING FELTING CLASSES The Handwork Studio provides a variety of classes for children and adults. The programs bring therapeutic benefits through personal artistic expression. The artistic exercises make use of three main modalities: painting, handwork and drawing, which awaken the health-giving creative principle and rekindle the strength to bring harmony and balance to the whole human being. To register, please phone or email Kathie Young: 416-545-7741 or 416-304-0647 phoenixartsgroup@hotmail.com

(Phoenix Arts Group)

Disability awareness campaign

New! Wed, November 28, 2007
Aardman Animations, the company behind Wallace & Gromit and Creature Comforts, has developed a range of new characters for a disability awareness campaign. The campaign, launched by the Leonard Cheshire Disability charity, is called "Creature Discomforts" and features six animal characters, each of which is voiced by a disabled person. Characters include: Flash the sausage dog
Spud the slug
Brian the bull terrier
Peg the hedgehog
Slim the stick insect
Tim the tortoise

See
http://www.ableize.com/news/Creature-Discomforts-Addresses-Disability-n26.html
for more details.

(Creature Discomforts)

Learning Disability? Or Learning Style?

New! Sun, November 11, 2007
Do you know someone who is intelligent, imaginative and creative yet struggles with reading, writing, math or focussing issues? Discover how a specific learning style can contribute to difficulties in these areas and what the solutions are. Please join Helen McGillivray for a free information session on: Dyslexia…discover the gift, learn the solutions Wednesday, November 14, 2007. 7:00p.m. Ancaster Chapters (beside Silver City) Meadowland Centre 737 Links Rd. Ancaster, ON Helen McGillivray has a private practice facilitating the Davis Dyslexia Correction® program in Oakville, Ontario and her business is called Mind Over Dyslexia. She has been an elementary school teacher for 17 years, has an extensive background in Special Education, and has considerable experience working with children and adults who have learning differences. For more information: Mind Over Dyslexia 905-464-4798 helen@mindoverdyslexia.ca.

(Learn More about Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities at Mind Over Dyslexia)

Ableize Disability Directory

New! Tue, September 4, 2007
The ableize disability directory of UK disability services, information and advice has now grown to include details of specific disabilities, children's information, recreation and sports, the arts, education and benefits. It continues to grow day by day, now having 353 catagories and 703 sites listed. Its free and for your benefit enjoy.

(Disability & Disabled Information & Advice)

Pathways: Learning Disabilities Conference

New! Tue, April 24, 2007
Mark your calendar! Cambrian College is pleased to announce that its annual Pathways: Learning Disabilities Conference which will be held on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23, 2008 at Cambrian College's main campus in Sudbury, Ontario. This conference offers sessions for three separate audiences: - High school students with learning disabilities - Parents of children with learning disabilities - Educators Please visit this website throughout the next few months as we plan this conference: http://homepages.cambrianc.on.ca/pathways Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. Thank you, :-) Marlene mrmcintosh@cambrianc.on.ca

(Pathways: Learning Disability Conference)

Website Launch

New! Thu, April 12, 2007
Children's Psychological Services is pleased to announce the launch of our website. The site provides helpful information for parents and caregivers concerned about the mental health, emotional well-being, and academic progress of their child or teen. Information regarding our services and credentials is also available on the site.

(Children's Psychological Services)

Mental Health Issues Online Course Starting Next Week

New! Wed, March 28, 2007
Spaces are still available for "Mental Health Issues in the Schools", a four week online course that is starting next week (April 3rd) and is co-sponsored by SNOW and CEC Ontario. We'll be touching on some of the more common mental health issues that children bring to school every day, and explore their impact on the climate in a modern classroom. We will also examine the implications for teachers, their training and the resources that support them with incidence rates seemingly on the rise, and budgets spread ever thinner. Visit the SNOW site (http://www.snow.utoronto.ca) for more information and registration.

(More about the Mental Health Issues Online Course)

EmployABLE 2007 - an innovative employment event for young persons with disabilities

New! Mon, March 26, 2007
Mazemaster/Youth@bilities(www.mazemaster.on.ca) and the Scarborough Centre for Employment Accessibility (SCEA) are hosting an innovative and unique employment event for young persons with disabilities (18-35) called EmployABLE.

EmployABLE Flyer:
http://maze.realeasy.ca/maze/youthabilities/employable.pdf

EmployABLE Agenda:
http://maze.realeasy.ca/maze/youthabilities/agenda.pdf

Registration:
http://maze123.designersi.com/m_20.asp

It's the first of its kind in Toronto! A 3-part Employment Event Series: Connect with employers from different industries & attend employer information sessions Network with an Employment Expert Get informed & inspired with guest speakers Danish Ahmed and Alan Cantor Attending and speaking at this event is the Honourable Mary-Anne Chambers, Minister of Children and Youth Services. A chance to WIN a computer and other great prizes. Lunch will be provided. Attendant Care, Sign-language interpreters & Note Takers will be available. For other accommodation requests, please contact youthabilities@mazemaster.on.ca EmployABLE 2007 takes place on Thursday, March 29th 2007 between 9am - 4pm at the Scarborough Centre for Employment Accessibility located at 3478 Lawrence Ave. E (north/west corner at Markham Rd., rear of the building). To register, fill out online form: http://maze123.designersi.com/m_20.asp or call 416-396-8100 or TTY 416-396-8095. Space is limited! Please contact Ashima Suri at 416-222-8282 ext. 2264 for more information.

(http://maze.realeasy.ca/maze/youthabilities/employable.pdf)

OR Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth

New! Thu, January 11, 2007
Portland, OR. 10/11-12, 2007. Learn how to involve troubled and challenged youth in learning. This class explains the challenges that children can face, and how to effectively teach and assist those youngsters. Participants will discover how to best integrate challenged youth and children into programs by successfully managing problems like apathy, poor accountability, bad attitudes, ADHD, withdrawal and more.

(The Problem-Kid Problem-Solver Workshop)

EDVISE educational consultants now offering Orton-Gillingham based reading clinics

New! Tue, December 19, 2006
EDVISE educational consultants have opened their own READING CLINICS.

As specialists using an Orton-Gillingham approach we are able to reach students who may not be able to learn through traditional classroom instruction. A distinct feature of the Orton-Gillingham approach is that reading, spelling and written language are taught simultaneously. It is not only a reading approach. Our strategies and methodology are backed by recent scientific research about reading and learning including studies by The National Reading Panel (U.S.).

We have 2 Toronto locations: Bathurst/St. Clair & Yonge/Eglinton

Liisa Freure M.Ed. and Virginia Wheler M.Ed.
Bathurst/St. Clair location :
Virginia Wheler 416-574-4085
vwheler.edvise@sympatico.ca

Yonge/Eglinton location :
Liisa Freure 416-433-9580
lfreure.edvise@sympatico.ca

Learning Disability or Learning Style?

New! Sat, November 4, 2006
Do you know someone who is intelligent, imaginative and creative yet struggles with reading, writing, math or focussing issues? Discover how a specific learning style can contribute to difficulties in these areas and what the solutions are. Please join Helen McGillivray for a free information session on: Dyslexia…discover the gift, learn the solutions Wednesday, November 8, 2006. – 7:00pm Whole Foods Market 301 Cornwall Road Oakville, ON Call to register (905) 815-0266 Wednesday, November 29, 2006 – 7:00pm Chapters Ancaster (beside the Silver City) Meadowland Regional Centre 737 Golf Links Road Ancaster, ON 905-648-7155 Helen McGillivray provides the Davis Dyslexia Correction® program in Oakville, Ontario through her private practice, Mind Over Dyslexia. In the Education field for over 20 years, she has an extensive background in Special Education, and considerable experience working with children and adults who have learning differences.

(www.mindoverdyslexia.ca)

Lindamood-Bell® Fall Open House

New! Tue, October 10, 2006
1610 Arden Way, Suite 277 in Sacramento, CA Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30pm Visit our Learning Center to learn more about the Lindamood-Bell® programs in an overview presentation, meet our highly-skilled staff, view student demonstrations, and enjoy refreshments. We encourage you to invite friends who may benefit from learning more about what solutions Lindamood-Bell offers. Children are welcome to attend. RSVP to (916) 929-8183

5th Annual Learning Disabilities & AD(H)D Resources Fair

New! Mon, October 2, 2006
The Learning Disabilities Association of Mississauga is pleased to present its' 5th Annual Resources Fair & Silent Auction. Mark your Calendar for October 20, 2006 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm at the Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Road, Mississauga. Look for: Speakers through the day; technology, summer camps, employment agencies, community resources, private schools, parent support, educational consultants, assessment options, stay in school Programs, Social Skills, Adult Support, Yout Support and Employment Issues. Please join us for the most current information on Learning Disabilities. Entrance is free.

(Learning Disabilities Association of Mississauga)

FCAPSG Dinner-Dance Fundraising Event

New! Tue, September 12, 2006
Join us for the Filipino-Canadian Autism Parent Support Group's Dinner-Dance Fundraising Event on October 21st, 2006, Saturday at Mississauga Valley Community Centre, Larry Taylor Hall 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario from 6:00pm - 1:00am.. Ticket: $25.00/person Contact person: Elizabeth Leal (905)507-6099 (905)454-1526 (416)909-4361

Author Lisa Bendall talks, and signs her new book "After Disability"

New! Mon, May 15, 2006
Thursday, May 25 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Ryerson University Bookstore 17 Gould Street Toronto (416) 979-5116 The first book of its kind, After Disability is the one essential resource packed full of practical information for recently disabled Canadians, and their loved ones. Geared to the rising number of adults who have experienced injury, stroke, disease, arthritis, or the effects of aging, After Disability offers valuable tips, strategies, resources and personal stories from Canadians living well with disabilities.

(http://www.keyporter.com/book_detail.aspx?BookContentID=f6468459-2c1c-4082-b8f7-127e38f14acf)

Managing Adult AD/HD Workshop

New! Wed, April 5, 2006
Managing Adult AD/HD Workshop The Managing Adult Workshop is the Foundation's cornerstone workshop developed and presented by the Foundation's founder Robert Cooper. The workshop, in its simplest terms, is personal growth for the AD/HD adult. However it is much more. Although being AD/HD affects all aspects of the AD/HD individuals' life the workshop specifically deals with: Personal organization- AD/HD style, Understanding the affect of being AD/HD has on the individual and those around them, Workplace efficiency, assisting the employee or business owner to become more productive, Stabilizes relationships in both the home and work environments, And, most importantly, Provide a framework for the AD/HD individual to understand themselves leading to higher self-confidence. In short, the workshop directs and provides life changing processes and coping skills which aid AD/HD individuals to grow beyond their present understanding of who they are and where they belong within society. This workshop also includes a valuable 2 hour "Significant Other" workshop Saturday evening from 7pm to 9pm.

(For more information or to register)

SI Tools for Teens & Sensory Assessments Workshop, Burlington,ON

New! Tue, March 21, 2006
This 2 day workshop will be held in Burlington on June 15 & 16, 2006.
It is intended for: School Administrators, Principals, Regular and Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Paraprofessionals, and Parents. All are encouraged to come as a team!
Participants will:
1. Review the teen survey and discuss how teen sensory preferences challenge their occupational performance in school and at home.
2. Learn about the teen brain, sleep and why some seek the ‘sensory high’ obtained from drugs, etc.
3. Discuss how to design sensory safe spaces for teens.
4. Identify alternative healthy and age appropriate sensory strategies for teens.
5. Learn how to use and interpret data gathered from the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile to promote better understanding of their own sensory preferences and how they impact their daily lives.
6. Be brought up to date on the School Processing Measure and other recent advances in the study of sensory processing.
(Optional) Actively participate in many of the fun movement, balance and motor activities using music, balls, and exercise bands.
For more information or to register, please contact: Dianne Saunders 905-335-2370 or di.saunders@sympatico.ca

ADHD Conference - social/emotional impact on LD students

New! Mon, February 13, 2006
Event Title Demystifying ADHD: empowering the misunderstood student Description of Event "Living Beyond a Label" Thursday evening (Apr.6) Keynote presentation by Scott Graham of Kids 4 Kids (Mr. Graham will follow up Friday, Apr.7, with a full-day student component, "Student Leadership and Empowerment") Demystifying ADHD with Dr. Timothy Bilkey on Friday, April 07. Dr. Bilkey will discuss the theoretical side of ADHD as well as providing common-sense strategies for supporting students with ADHD. Please visit our website at www.learningoutsidethebox.ca for time, cost, and registration information.

Location of Event

Manulife/RIM Park Multiplex 2001 University Ave. E. Waterloo, ON

Contact

info@learningoutsidethebox.ca

Website

www.learningoutsidethebox.ca

Contact Name(s) Linda Webster Cheryl Pidgeon “Learning Outside the Box” in partnership with Webster Educational Services

This conference will provide an in-depth look at ADHD---a condition which makes controlling behaviour and maintaining focus very difficult. Many students with ADHD---approximately 20 to 30 percent---also have a specific learning difference along with the ADHD. Dr. Timothy Bilkey, a Canadian psychiatrist and medical doctor will provide a full-day presentation on the theoretical aspects of ADHD, along with common-sense strategies to support, and empower, these misunderstood students.

(Demystifiying ADHD- Empowering the Misunderstood Student)

12th Annual ADDA Conference

New! Fri, January 13, 2006
Education about AD/HD and connection to other adults facing similar challenges are key to successful management. The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), the world’s leading organization for adults with AD/HD, will hold the 12th Annual ADDA Conference on May 4-7, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. For more information on the conference and registration details please visit http://www.add.org. or please contact Jennifer Koretsky at 1 718 784 1969 or Jennifer@addmanagement.com.

(ADDA)

Learning Disability or Learning Style?

New! Sun, September 18, 2005
Do you know someone who is intelligent, imaginative, creative yet struggles with reading, writing, math or focussing? Discover how a specific learning style can contribute to difficulties in these areas and what the solutions are. Please join Helen McGillivray for a free information session on Dyslexia...discover the gift, learn the solutions Monday, September 26, 2005. 7:00 -8:00pm Whole Foods Market 301 Cornwall Road Oakville, ON For further information call Helen at 905-464-4798 or email helen@mindoverdylsexia.ca www.mindoverdyslexia.ca

(Mind Over Dyslexia)

Special Needs Learning Centre

New! Sun, September 18, 2005
Finding The Way is proud to announce the expansion of its centre for children with autism, developmental delays and other learning exceptionalities. Offering ABA, Academics, Music Therapy, Occuaptional Therapy and many other exciting programs. Full time and part time programming available. Our new centre will be open October 4th, 2005 Located at 630 Rivermede Road in Vaughan. For more info: email us at info@findingtheway.ca or call us at 905-477-1137

(Finding The Way Learning Centre)

Casino Fundrasing Event for Giant Steps

New! Fri, September 2, 2005
November 12, 2005 an event to raise money for Giant Steps, a school offering therapy to children with Autism. Help Support Giant Steps by purchasing event tickets and having an evening of Poker, Black Jack and many other fun Casino Events

(Learn more about our Casino Event)

Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society (CASTS) Conference

New! Mon, June 6, 2005
In collaboration with Cape Breton University and Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources, the Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society (CASTS) is preparing to host its seventh national conference September 22nd - 25th, 2005 in Membertou, Nova Scotia. This will be the first CASTS conference held in Atlantic Canada.

(Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society (CASTS))

In-service Development for Educational Assistants (IDEA) workshops

New! Mon, June 6, 2005
The Special Needs Opportunity Windows (SNOW) Project, is proud to offer the In-service Development for Educational Assistants (IDEA) on-line workshops. The IDEA workshops offer practical learning tools, interactive learning environments, and valuable peer-to-peer support for Educational Assistants and support staff working with special needs children. Even though the IDEA workshop series is designed for Educational Assistants, there are no restrictions on participation. Please check out the SNOW site for further information.

(SNOW IDEA Workshops)

Camp for Literacy, Numeracy and Social Skills

New! Thu, May 26, 2005
Camp Kawandag offers a unique program in Fearless Mastery: a hands-on learning strategies program that finds and fills foundational gaps in literacy, numeracy and social skills. The overnight and day camp runs for four weeks in July on Lake Rosseau, one of the big three Muskoka lakes in the heart of Ontario. There is a camp program for 8-14 yr-olds, a high school credit course for 15-18 yr-olds (mentors in training), and certification for educators and interested others. Visit www.thelearningforce.com for more info, or call (416) 229-9283.

(Learn more about Fearless Mastery at)

Rick Lavoie

New! Sat, April 2, 2005
MindWare Educational Services and the Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa/Carleton are sponsoring a day with Rick Lavoie - April 29, 9:00 - 4:00 at the Ottawa Travelodge. Call 613-591-8435 or www.mindware.ca

(Rick Lavoie Conference)

Ontario International Dyslexia Association Conference

New! Fri, April 1, 2005
A full-day conference with Dr. Maureen Lovett, Hospital for Sick Children, is planned for Saturday, May 14, 2005. Dr. Lovett will present in the morning. The topic is: Reading Disabilities in Childhood and Adolescence: What research has taught us about the core learning deficits and how to provide effective intervention. Afternoon Sessions include: Comprehensive Assessment, Early Intervention for Struggling Readers and Spellers and Techniques for Expository Writing for Older Students. The programme and registration form is available through the link below.

(ONBIDA Conference Brochure)

On-line Educational workshops for E.A.'s

New! Tue, March 1, 2005
In-service Development for Educational Assistants (IDEA) workshops offer practical learning tools, interactive learning environments, and valuable peer-to-peer support for Educational Assistants and support staff working with special needs children. Even though the IDEA workshop series is designed for Educational Assistants, there are no restrictions on participation. Visit the Special Needs Opportunity Windows (SNOW) site for more details.

(Inservice Development for Education Assistants (IDEA) Workshop Series)

Teaching Reading Through Research

New! Fri, February 11, 2005
The LDA Halton is hosting two workshops for teachers based on the Strategies Intervention Model from the University of Kansas.

These workshops will be of interest to teachers of those with learning disabilities as well as "at risk" individuals.

The workshops are being held on April 11 and April 18, 2005 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Holy Trinity Secondary School in Oakville, Ontario. For more information call (905) 333-1977 or go to

(http://www.ldahalton.ca/publications/pdf/tim_workshop.pdf)

Learning Disability? Or Learning Style?

New! Mon, November 29, 2004
Do you know someone who is intelligent, imaginative and creative yet struggles with reading, writing, math or focussing issues? This is what Albert Einstein, Agatha Christie, Walt Disney and Robin Williams have in common. Discover how a specific learning style can contribute to difficulties in these areas and what the solutions are.
Please join Helen McGillivray for a free information session on:

Dyslexia…discover the gift, learn the solutions
Friday, December 10, 2004.
7:00 to 8:00pm.
Brampton Chapters
52 Quarry Edge Dr.
Brampton, ON
(Hwy 10 and Bovaird)

(Mind Over Dyslexia)

Mathematics School by Videoconference

New! Thu, October 7, 2004
Grades 3-12, Self Paced, Individualized Learning Plans, Brain Based Learning, Enroll at any time Leo Maganares - The Learning Triangle Carmel, California, USA (831) 622-9273 www.thelearningtriangle.com

(The Learning Triangle)

LDA Mississauga launches new program for Adults with A.D.D & Learning Disabilities

New! Thu, October 7, 2004
Our new program, "Enhancing Your Career" is a 6 week program designed to encourage individuals to undertake the process of change. It begins with self-evaluation and focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of the individual. This interactive workshop will assist you to determine your own solution.

The program will cover the following topics:
1 ADD/ADHD & the 7 Deadly Sins,
2 The Keys to Success,
3 Realistic Self-Evaluation,
4 Developing a Strategic Career Plan,
5 Finding a suitable Position,
6 Marketing Yourself.

By attending this highly interactive workshop you are guaranteed to finish with a clear picture of where you want to go and how you will get there.

Interested persons should have or suspect they have A.D.D. We are looking for 12 motivated individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, at least 5 years working experience and are serious about improving their current career path.

(Learning Disabilities Association of Mississauga)

Special Needs On-line workshops

New! Wed, September 22, 2004

New! Fall 2004

The In-service Development for Educational Assistants (IDEA) on-line workshops offer practical learning tools, interactive learning environments, and valuable peer-to-peer support for Educational Assistants and support staff working with special needs children. Even though the IDEA workshop series is designed for Educational Assistants, there are no restrictions on participation.

The content for the workshops is easy to read, current and engaging!

Be sure to visit our web site for more details http://snow.utoronto.ca/

((SNOW IDEA Workshop Information))

Children's Communication Disorders - Oct. 15 & 16, 2004

New! Sat, September 18, 2004
A Two-Day Workshop Series by the Speech Foundation of Ontario
"Communication Disorders & the Whole Child"
Dr. Madeleine Portwood,
C. Psychol., Durham, UK LEA
"Stuttering & the School-Age Child"
Dr. J. Scott Yaruss, SLP-CCC
Stuttering Centre of Western Pennsylvania

(Speech Foundation of Ontario)

Workshop - Toronto, May 29th 2004

New! Sat, April 24, 2004
"Encouraging Literacy Development for Children with Speech/Language Disabilities"
Dr. Kenn Apel, PhD, CCC-SLP
Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas

May 29, 2004
1255 Sheppard Ave. E.
Toronto, ON.
Kenn Apel, PhD., CCC-SLP is professor and chair of the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, and a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Attendance at this workshop qualifies for CASLPO/CASLPA CEEs.

(ECHO Annual Workshop)

Learning Disability? or Learning Style?

New! Tue, March 9, 2004
Do you know someone who is intelligent, imaginative and creative yet struggles with reading, writing, math or attentional issues? This is what Albert Einstein, Agatha Christie, Walt Disney and Robin Williams have in common. Discover how a specific learning style can contribute to difficulties in these areas and what the solutions are.
Please join Helen McGillivray for a free information session on:
Dyslexia…discover the gift, learn the solutions
Saturday, March 27, 2004.
2:00 to 3:00pm
Chapters
1950 The Queensway
Etobicoke, Ontario
(across from Sherway Gardens)

Helen McGillivray has a private practice facilitating the Davis Dyslexia Correction® program in Oakville, Ontario and her business is called Mind Over Dyslexia. She has been an elementary school teacher for 17 years, has an extensive background in Special Education, and has considerable experience working with children who have learning differences.
For more information: Mind Over Dyslexia 905-464-4798 helen@mindoverdyslexia.ca

(Mind Over Dyslexia)

Windows To The Future Conference

New! Mon, December 1, 2003
Friday, May 14, 2004 Leslie Cunningham, MSW, will be the featured speaker for this full day conference. Dr. Cunningham will forcus on "Building a Student Medication Program which Reduces Bullying and Playground Aggression" Sponsored by Learning disAbilities Association of Kitchener-Waterloo. For more information call (519) 743-9091; e-mail ldakw@golden.net or go to www.ldakw.on.ca

(Conferences)

Teaching Literacy Course (LDRC Literacy Stream)

New! Sun, October 26, 2003
The course started Friday November 14th 2003 and will finish December 14th. Click on course registration link below and then click on the register link below the login form. The course is free. The course has four learning modules.

Week 1 looks at literacy and learning disabilities as well as general teaching strategies.
Week 2 provides a more indepth focus on teaching reading with a focus on reading disabled adults.
Week 3 focuses on developing advocacy skills for learning disabled students and will provide information about learning assessments and accommodations.
Week 4 looks at using technology tools to improve teaching practices and enhance the learning gains of literacy students.

(Course Registration)

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Conference

New! Tue, October 21, 2003
Featuring Dr. Maggie Mamen
Friday, April 02, 2004
Kitchener, Ontario
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
1. Assessment and diagnosis
2. Classroom accommodations
3. Family Dynamics
4. Assistive Technology for NLD
Sponsored by the K-W NLD Parent Group, LDA Kitchener-Waterloo, Waterloo Regional District School Board, and the Waterloo Regional Separate School Board
For more information contact ccpidgeon@sympatico.ca

Summer Transitions Programs for 2003

New! Thu, April 17, 2003
Building upon the past success of Project ADVANCE--a six week summer transition program offered by York University to students with specific learning disabilities who have graduated from secondary school and are in transition to post-secondary education--the Learning Opportunities Task Force is pleased to offer a total of seven diverse transition programs during the summer of 2003. These seven programs involve five universities and six community colleges.

(Transition Programs)

'I CAN'T TO I CAN'4th Annual Seminar

New! Tue, March 25, 2003
4thANNUAL SEMINAR ON SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY. “I CAN’T TO I CAN.” TAKING A LEARNING DISABLED CHILD FROM LABLE TO ABLE. The Fourth Annual Seminar on Specific Learning Disability is being held on the 25th April 2003, at Indira Holiday Home, Sector 24, Chandigarh India under the aegis of the ODE Foundation. The timings are from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. The purpose is to create awareness about Learning Disabilities and their effect on the academic performance of school going children Eminent Psychologists and Educationists shall share their views in interactive sessions. A look shall be taken at possible solutions in our present education system. The overall aim shall be an enhancement in our knowledge and skills as teachers, counsellors and parents. The methodology reviewed shall help to optimise the learning potential of each student. it is also planned to decide on a system of networking on a national level. Contact odebk@sify .com for further information.

Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada National Conference 2003

New! Thu, March 13, 2003
May 8 - 10, 2003 the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in London, Ontario will host the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada's National Conference. There is a special one day Educator Workshop on Friday May 9. Parents can hear the updates on research, learn new strategies and increase their knowledge of Tourette Syndrome, Obessive Compulsive Disorder and ADD/ADHD while their children participate in the two day Children's Program. A chance for young ones to interact and get to know others that are experiencing the same challenges.

(To Learn more about Tourette Syndrome)

Destination Success 2003: A National Conference on Learning Disabilities

New! Mon, February 17, 2003
Building Accessible Learning & Work Communities May 7 & 8th, Casino Rama
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Register early and be eligible for our early bird prizes! A spa day or a round of golf for two...Visit the website for the most up to date information!
News:
43 STUDENT BURSARIES AVAILABLE!
Please help us to spread the word to students. For more information visit the website and click on Student Bursaries and follow the bursary application process. The deadline is March 14th!
Join us for this exciting two-day conference on Learning Disabilities. Keynote Speakers Include: Rick Lavoie, Howard Eaton & Brian Thwaits as well as over 40 presenters & Exhibitors. Don't miss out! Visit www.destinationsuccess.org

(Destination Success)

ADHD Canada Needs You

New! Tue, February 11, 2003
Self-advocacy is the name of the game and we are looking for dedicated ADHD adults and students to get involved in our activities. There is lots of work to be done when it comes to ADHD issues and far too few people doing it. What we are specifically looking for are dedicated ADHD adults who are committed to bringing ADHD issues into the mainstream and are willing to advocate for better supports and a more inclusive Canada.

(ADHD Canada)

January 2003 Edition of the LDRC Newsletter

New! Wed, January 8, 2003
The January edition of our LDRC Newsletter is now available to download--in both doc and HTML versions. This edition highlights all the recent developments and additions to the LDRC site as well as provides a preview of things to come. Please print the one page newsletter and post it to your work bulletin board, or send it to a friend, parent or teacher who you know would be interested in learning more about what we do.

(January Edition of the LDRC Newsletter)

LDRC Course Server

New! Mon, December 9, 2002

The LDRC Course Server is now available for instructors and trainers who wish to develop online instructional materials, or wish to develop fully independent online courses. Course designers may choose to create private courses, available only to their selected students, or may choose to create public courses that will benefit the larger community. Non-commercial courses may be developed on the LDRC Course Server for FREE.

A fully functional demo of ATutor 1.0 is available at atutor.ca where potential instructors can try out ATutor before creating any content on the LDRC site. See the ATutor HowTo course for more about using ATutor. To request an ATutor Instructor Account register on the LDRC Course Server, Login to access your ATutor Control Centre, then enter a brief description of your planned course, or course content, then click the Request Account button [Only serious inquiries please.]. Instructor Requests are usually processed with 24hrs.

(More about the LDRC Course Server)

ADD / ADHD Open House FREE HAIR CUTS

New! Mon, November 25, 2002
Canadian Institute for Stress and Anxiety
ADD / ADHD Clinic & Research Center
837 Princess Street Suite 302 Kingston, ON K7L 1G8
Saturday December 7, 2002 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free Hair-cuts from a toronto professional stylist...
FREE Beverages & Snacks FREE
Consults and Literature

(Canadian Institute for Stress & Anxiety ADD/ ADHD Clinic)

ATutor 1.0-Beta Released

New! Fri, November 8, 2002
ATutor 1.0 was just released. ATutor is a Web-based course authoring tool and adaptive learning environment. ATutor 1.0 is a complete rewrite of the older version, with many new features. An instructor demo has been setup so potential content developers can play with the tools available and begin thinking how they might be able to use ATutor to put their courses online. Login with the name "demo" and the password "demo," to the Play Here Course to try out the instructor tools. For more about ATutor visit the ATutor.ca Web site. ATutor will be available as a FREE course server on LDRC in the near future.

(ATutor Instructor Demo Login)

SNOW A-Chat: Learning Styles

New! Tue, October 22, 2002
On Thursday October 31st , 2002 Greg Gay will moderate a SNOW A-Chat on the topic of "Learning Styles". Discussions will revolve around identifying styles, teaching to styles, and teaching learners to be aware of theirs and other's styles. The Chat begins at 1 PM EDT and runs until 3 PM. Follow the link to A-Chat, create a Chat ID (if you don't already have one), set your preferences, then log in.

(SNOW A-Chat: Learning Styles)

Fall Edition of the LDRC Newsletter

New! Thu, October 10, 2002
The Fall edition of our LDRC Newsletter is now available to download--in both doc and HTML versions. This edition highlights all the recent developments and additions to the LDRC site as well as provides a preview of things to come. Please print the one page newsletter and post it to your work bulletin board, or send it to a friend, parent or teacher who you know would be interested in learning more about what we do.

(Fall Edition of the LDRC Newsletter)

Destinations Success Call for Proposals

New! Mon, September 23, 2002
This Call for Proposals is an invitation for you to present at Destination Success 2003. The 2003 conference will focus on Building Accessible Learning and Work Communities and will examine issues related to learning disabilities such as:

Universal Instructional Design : research outcomes and application of findings
Breakthrough teaching practices
Learning Disabilities through student eyes
Evaluating student success : quantitative and qualitative measurement
The broadening application of adaptive technology in home, school and work
Key factors in career preparation for students with learning disabilities
Fostering a successful transition from school to work
Ground-breaking work place training methods
How employers support the success of employees with learning disabilities

(Destinations Success)

Learning to Learn Registration and Start Date

New! Mon, September 23, 2002
The Learning to Learn course will begin October 14, 2002. Learning to Learn is a course designed to raise learners' self-awareness. Unlike most learning or study skills courses, Learning to Learn focuses on developing more general thinking and learning skills that can be applied across content areas or in any learning situation, rather than teaching specific study skills. To learn more about the course and registering for the upcoming session, see the Learning to Learn Project page below, or go straight to the course.

(Learning to Learn Project Page)

Rebuttal To Article on Irlen Filters and Learning Disabilities

New! Wed, September 18, 2002
In a rebuttal to the Informed Consumer's article entitled "Irlen Filters and Learning Disabilities", Dr. Greg Robinson, from the Special Education Centre at the University of Newcastle in Australia, argues that the viewpoint presented in the article was narrow and misguided in its conclusion that the evidence for the use of Irlen filters is weak and largely unsubstantiated. Dr. Robinson conducts research in the area of Irlen Syndrome and in his rebuttal tries to provide us with what he claims to be a more balanced review of the evidence currently out there on the efficacy of Irlen filters. Dr. Robinson points out that there are errors in the way that the author reported the results and that little attention was paid to the many published and well controlled studies, which clearly indicate that coloured filters can make positive changes to reading ability. This critique provides a more thorough look at the research on Irlen's filters and additionally, provides an excellent collection of references for those readers interested in developing and pursuing a deeper understanding of the topic.

(Rebuttal to Article on Irlen Filters and Learning Disabilities)

Learning to Learn Preview

New! Tue, September 17, 2002

The Learning to Learn course is nearing completion and we have made it available to the LDRC community for a preview. Learning to Learn is a course on developing self-awareness, and includes a wide variety of readings and activities to help learners experience their minds in action. The course will be offered for free for the next 2 or 3 semesters as we refine the content. Visit the Learning to Learn project page for instructions on accessing the course. Please post your comments to the Learning to Learn discussion forum once you have logged in.

(Learning to Learn project page)

Adaptive Learning with ATutor

New! Tue, July 23, 2002
The LDRC has released the latest demo version of ATutor. ATutor is a free adaptive learning environment and a Web-based course authoring tool. It can be used to host courses, or to publish Web-based course materials for students to access in an interactive learning environment. ATutor can be adapted in many different ways to suit the preferences of each individual learner.

If you are thinking about putting your course, or perhaps your entire school's courses online, ATutor may provide the solution. Try the demo to experience ATutor, or download the software to install a copy of your own. Visit the ATutor Web site to learn more.

(ATutor Demo Site (Try it for yourself))

Irlen Filters and Learning Disabilities

New! Mon, July 15, 2002
This month's installment in the Informed Consumer Series looks at the origins, and research, surrounding the use of Irlen lenses and overlays to improve reading for learners with so called "Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS)." While there are many anecdotal reports of benefit derived from the use of Irlen filters, there is no solid scientific evidence to suggest that these benefits are any more than a placebo effect. Learn more about the issues surrounding Irlen filters and SSS by reading "Irlen Filters and Learning Disabilities"

(Irlen Filters and Learning Disabilities)

The Efficacy of Neurofeedback

New! Tue, July 2, 2002
This months contribution to the Informed Consumer Series looks at research surrounding the use on neurofeedback as a treatment for ADHD. While a significant body of research has studied neurofeedback treatments, virtually all of these studies leave room for effects from sources other than the neurofeedback. Only one of the studies reviewed included a control group, and none had before and after EEG results from which to make judgements about the treatment's efficacy. While there are plenty of anecdotal claims, the research has not confirmed that neurofeedback is an effective treatment for ADHD.

(The Efficacy of Neurofeedback)

June Edition of the LDRC Newsletter

New! Wed, June 19, 2002
The June edition of our LDRC Newsletter is now available to download. This edition highlights all the recent developments and additions to the site as well as previews things to come. Print the one page newsletter and post it to your work bulletin board, or send it to a friend, parent or teacher who you know would be interested in learning more about the LDRC site.

(June Edition of the LDRC Newsletter)

LDRC Survey

New! Fri, June 14, 2002
The LDRC has just turned 1 year old. We'd like to know how we've done, and we're asking visitors about their experiences using the site. Please take a few moments to complete the online survey. Your answers will help our planning for year 2, and years to follow. Comment on what the LDRC is doing well, and what the LDRC could do better.

(LDRC Survey)

Call for Participants in an ATRC Usability Study

New! Fri, June 7, 2002
Beginning June 10, 2002 the Adaptive Technology Resource Centre at the University of Toronto will be conducting a usability study of the New Barrier-Free Broadband Multimedia Player. They are seeking 5 individuals with a diagnosed learning disability for a test of the player. The individuals would require around grade 8 math, high school level English literacy and comfort with equations since they will be viewing about ten minutes of a grade 10 physics video. Participants will recieve $35 for a one hour session, and minor travel expenses for those who visit from outside the area served by the TTC. Please contact Vera Roberts for more information.

(Creating Barrier-Free Broadband Learning Environments)

Representations of Research

New! Fri, May 31, 2002
This months installment in the Informed Consumer Series looks at research that suggests that long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCP) deficiency may be related to learning disabilities. Much of the research associated with LCP/LD is preliminary, though conclusions made, and promotion of treatments, often do not reflect this fact. It is too early to conclude that LCP supplements are an effective treatment for LD. This month's article looks at misrepresentations of research, and the negative effects those representations can have on potentially promising treatments.

(Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Learning Disabilities)

Learning Awareness Series

New! Fri, May 31, 2002
One of the most powerful learning tools a person with a learning disability can possess is self-awareness. With self-awareness learners are better able to adapt, taking advantage of their knowledge of personal strengths, and avoiding or circumventing areas of personal weakness. This series of online exercises is intended to help learners understand the processes of learning, and equip them with learning skills they can carry with them throughout their lifetimes.

(Learning Awareness Series)

The Thinking Styles Inventory

New! Tue, May 28, 2002
The Sternberg-Wagner Thinking Styles Inventory has been added to the collection of self-learning tools available on the LDRC Web site. This inventory was developed by Robert Sternberg, one of the most respected scientists in the fields of cognitive science and education. The inventory is based on his Theory of Mental Self-Government. Try the inventory yourself to learn about your own thinking styles.

(Sternberg-Wagner Thinking Styles Inventory)

See the LDRC at Destinations Success

New! Mon, April 29, 2002
On May 6th and 7th the 2nd annual Destination Success conference will be held at the Barrie Holiday Inn and Georgian College, in Barrie Ontario. This year's focus is "Building Accessible Learning Communities." Learn more about the LDRC and it's projects at our presentation Tuesday May 7th at 2pm. This workshop will explain the use of the knowledge building and communication tools available on the LDRC site, and describe a number of the projects currently underway.

(Destinations Success)

Making Sense of the Evidence

New! Fri, April 26, 2002
This month's installment in the Informed Consumer series looks at understanding research as it applies to learning disabilities interventions. This first article in the series looks at cautions that should be considered when choosing an intervention, and how to determine if the research supporting an intervention is in fact sound research. Many LD interventions exist though there are relatively few that have gone through the rigors of scientific investigation to determine if they are truely effective. By understanding the relevant research, consumers are better equipped to choose an effective course of treatment, and avoid frustration and disappointment arising from misrepresented claims of untested interventions.

(Informed Consumer's Guide to Learning Disability Interventions and Treatments)

Spring Edition of the LDRC Newsletter.

New! Thu, April 4, 2002
The spring edition of our LDRC Newsletter is now available to download. This edition highlights all the recent developments and additions to the site as well as previews things to come. Print the one page newsletter and post it to your work bulletin board, or send it to a friend, parent or teacher who you know would be interested in learning more about the LDRC site. Note that the newsletter is now available in both HTML and doc formats. As an added feature, you may now choose to receive this newsletter directly in your email box. See the newsletter page for more information.

(LDRC Spring Newsletter)

LDRC Listserver Added to the Site

New! Thu, April 4, 2002
After receiving a number of suggestions from community members that the message boards are too difficult to use, we have installed a listserver with the hope it will simplify communication among LDRC users. We have created an initial list called ldrclist which we hope will eventually replace the current LDRC General Discussions message board. To subscribe to the list, and keep up on discussions related to learning disabilities and education in general, visit the Board page and enter your email address into the subscribe field.

(LDRC Board Page)

Advertise with Us

New! Tue, March 26, 2002
The LDRC is now offering economical advertising space for those who wish to market an LD related product or service. Proceeds from LDRC banner advertising will help us recover the costs associated with maintaining the LDRC site and keeping the information on the site up to date. If you have a product or service that would benefit the learning disabilities community, please visit the advertisers page for more information about creating an instant advertisers account, and displaying your banners on our site.

(Advertisers Page)

The Informed Consumers' Guide to Learning Disability

New! Mon, March 25, 2002

To be a good consumer, whether it is for goods or services, one should be well informed. Generally, when we purchase a commodity, we take the time to research the value of that commodity. If we don’t, we run the risk of being disappointed, wasting money and our time. Interventions and treatments for learning disabilities are services. When using these services, it is important to understand how they work and the evidence that supports their claims. This series of articles will present information that will make the reader a better consumer of services purporting to help children and young people with learning disabilities.

1. Understanding research: April 15, 02 (Coming Soon!!!)

2. Using research to evaluate articles, books and the internet: May 15, 02

3. Controversial and alternative treatments; part 1: June 15, 02

4. Controversial and alternative treatments: part 2: July 15, 02

5. Conventional approaches to learning disabilities: August 15, 02

6. Reading disorders and interventions: September 15, 02

SNOW's On-line LD workshop

New! Sat, February 23, 2002
The SNOW Project is a provider of online resources and professional development opportunities for educators and parents of students with special needs. SNOW's online workshops, curriculum materials, discussion fora and other resources are available to assist the educator in using new technologies to benefit all learners. SNOW is currently accepting registrations for Supporting the Student with a Learning Disability in the Classroom, a workshop which provides an introduction to Learning Disabilities and includes how students are affected in the classroom and how to support the student with LD. A source of valuable tools and resources to apply directly to the learning environment, this workshop will equip the educator with strategies and techniques to support students with LD in the classroom. Space is limited so register now!
Spring 2002: March 4 - March 24, 2002
Autumn 2002: November 4 - November 24, 2002

(Workshop Registration)

ATutor Designer Demo Release

New! Fri, January 18, 2002
Version 0.9.6 of the ATutor adaptive Web-based course authoring tools has just been released. This version includes designer capability, available to educators and Web content developers who would like to test the system and create an online course of their own. Users who wish to use the system to develop actual Web content may do so. Content created in this version of ATutor will automatically be transferred into the next public release that will host courses offered through the LDRC. Interested designers, create a system account, login with that account, then request ?instructor? status through your personal Control Centre.

(ATutor Designer Demo)

Christmas Edition of the Newsletter!

New! Mon, December 10, 2001
The Christmas edition of our LDRC Newsletter is now available to download. This edition highlights all the recent developments and additions to the site including projects (new and ongoing), upcoming events and the new articles database. Print the one page newsletter and post it to your work bulletin board, or send it to a friend, parent or teacher who you know would be interested in learning more about the LDRC site.

(LDRC Christmas Issue of the Newsletter)

ATutor Pre Release Announcement

New! Fri, December 7, 2001
The first public release of ATutor is now available for testing. ATutor is an adaptive Web content development and delivery systems. It allows Web developers, and particularly Web educators, to easily develop online educational content to be presented in a structured adaptable learning environment. It allows online learners to structure the content in many different ways, adapting it to their preferred style or method of navigating web-based instructional material. Visit the ATutor Project page to learn more about ATutor, and try it out for yourself. Being at the beginning of ATutor's development cycle, we're asking for public input on how ATutor might be further developed to adapt to a diverse range of learners.

(ATutor Project Page)

Visual Processes in Reading

New! Wed, November 28, 2001
A beta release of the Scanning Task is now available. This task measures visual or orthographic processes in reading. The task will be used to study suggestions made by recent research that poor readers will often compensate for difficulties processing the sounds associated with text, by overdeveloping their skill at processing the visual patterns associated with text. Try the task yourself to discover how the automation of visual reading skills affects your ability for find words and letter strings within pages of text.

(Visual Processes in Reading)

Web Articles Database

New! Tue, November 20, 2001
The Web Articles Database has been created for the LDRC site as a tool for gathering references to LD related articles found throughout the Web. Web articles originate from such sources as the ERIC database, peer reviewed journals, and popular magazines, and have been assembled here in one place for quick access. Use the Web-Articles database as a starting point for searching the Web for LD related research, learning activities, and teaching strategies. Members may submit article references of their own through the Web Articles Submission page.

(Web Articles Database)

LDRC Upgrade

New! Mon, November 12, 2001
No more waiting to get on to the LDRC Web site! As of Monday November 12 we have moved the LDRC onto a new speedy, fully loaded, Dell PowerEdge server. We?ve also upgraded the system software, so we are now operating with all of the most recent technologies. We hope the transition has gone smoothly. Please take a moment to report problems if you come across any. Thx -- The LDRC Sys-Admin

(Tech Help and Bug Reporting)

Add your biography!

New! Fri, November 9, 2001
Update your profile: We've added a new "Brief Bio" field to your profile page. You may now add a short description, or biography of yourself. Describe your experience with LD, your job, your grade level, your qualifications, or whatever information you would like to share about who you are. This information is displayed with your profile if you have created one. Members login. Click on MyLDRC, then click Profile to add your "Bio".

Measuring Metacognition

New! Mon, September 24, 2001
Are you up to a challenge? And, learning something new while you're at it? The Stencil Stacking tasks are two tests that measure learning while it happens. Learn about "metacognition", and learning from your mistakes. Pay attention to your thoughts while you do the tasks, then study the results when you're done to learn about your own learning skills and tendencies.

(Learning from Your Mistakes: Measuring Failure Reflectivity)

LDRC Newsletter

New! Tue, September 18, 2001
The first of our LDRC Newsletters is now available to download. In this edition learn about the beginnings of the LDRC, upcoming learning disability related events, and recently added community resources. Print the one page newsletter and post it to your staff room bulletin board, send it to a friend, send it to a parent, send it to a teacher. We're getting the word out!

Parent, Teacher and Student Discussion Boards

New! Wed, September 12, 2001
Two new discussion boards have been created. The Student Board has been created so students with learning disabilities can interact and share their experiences. The Parent and Teacher Discussion board has been created so parents and teachers can interact, sharing their experiences raising and teaching children with learning disabilities.

LDRC Pre-launch (July 30 - August 30)

New! Sat, September 1, 2001
Pre-launch extended to September 30. A pre-launch of the LDRC Web site is aimed at groups and individuals who could potentially contribute to an archive of knowledge in fields associated with learning disabilities. Knowledge-building is the focus of our pre-launch period.

(Learn more about the Pre-launch)

The Multiple Intelligence Inventory

New! Sat, September 1, 2001
Due to popular demand, the Multiple Intelligence Inventory on the Learning to Learn Web site has been recreated for the LDRC Web site. This improved version presents inventory items one at a time, and compiles user and population results instantly. Results are collected along with some basic demographics (age, sex, and handedness).

Private Instant Messaging

New! Wed, August 22, 2001
Instant messaging has been added so LDRC members can communicate quickly and easily with other members. Select "send message" on the Who's On page, or on a member's profile page, or use your MyLDRC Inbox to send an instant message, or leave one for another member to read later. Retrieve new messages through the New Message link that appears near the top right when a message is waiting, or use your MyLDRC Inbox to manage all your messages. Send a message to yourself to see how it works.

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