News Release
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October Is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in Canada! The Learning Disabilities Association Ontario is celebrating its 50th Anniversary!! The North Bay & Area (LDAO-NB) is very excited to announce that Dr. Julie Corkett is the 2014 Honorary Chair for this year’s celebrations.
To help raise awareness and understanding of learning disabilities in the community, LDAO-NB is pleased to celebrate this year's campaign with the raising the LDAO flag in front of City Hall 200 McIntyre Street East on Friday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM.
For further information call The Learning Disabilities Association Ontario – North Bay & Area at 705 476-5437 ext 3704 or toll-free at 1 855 522-0100. Connect with us by e-mail at [email protected] . We look forward to working in the community to build empathy and support for all of our kids with learning disabilities.
Here’s a short list of famous people with learning disabilities: Cher, Tom Cruise, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Bruce Jenner, Magic Johnston, Jay Leno, Jamie Oliver, Michael Phelps, Suzanne Somers, Steven Spielberg, Sylvester Stallone, Vince Vaughan, Bruce Willis, and “The Fonz” Henry Winkler! They can all be a source of inspiration!
Learning disabilities are very common – an estimated 5-10 percent of Canadians have LDs, and more than 50% of students who receive special education services have LDs.
THE FACTS:
· Brain processes information differently
· Average to above average intelligence
· Invisible and lifelong
· Can occur with other disorders (ADHD, etc.) and may run in families
· They are NOT the result of economic disadvantage, environmental factors or cultural differences
· People with LDs can succeed when solid coping skills and strategies are developed
Each and every one of our students has the “right to learn and the power to achieve.” Each of them deserves our investment in time and energy to help them reach their full potential.
