Centre for Diverse Learners

Site: Burlington

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Record #: OAK3122

Last Full Update: 28 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-333-1977
E-Mail	info@diverselearners.ca
Website	diverselearners.ca
Contact Form	diverselearners.ca/contact-us/
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter)
Primary Contact	Samantha Sweet, Program Manager; Email: samantha_sweet@diverselearners.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	Provides support, resources and services to children, youth, adults, parents, caregivers, educational providers and support workers impacted by or working with those impacted by learning disabilities and/or ADD/ADHD
Legal Status	(51) Registered Charity
Established	1967
Primary Executive	Carolyn Rankin-Boutin, Executive Director
Funding	Grants ; Donations
Elections	AGM September

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Major services: operates a resource centre in Burlington offers programs to support the specific needs of children and youth with learning disabilities hosts lectures and workshops related to Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and other relevant topics holds regular parent advocacy sessions to empower parents to advocate for their children provides information and resources related to Learning Disabilities Also hosts an annual conference for educators, professionals, and parents combines peer-reviewed research with hands-on strategies for understanding and working with students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of)
Eligibility	Children, youth, adults, parents, caregivers, educational providers and support workers impacted by or working with those with learning disabilities and/or ADD/ADHD
Application	Program application and membership forms are available online, phone calls and emails are also accepted
Languages	English ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Urdu
Fees	Membership - provides reduced fees and access to resource library ; Program - vary for a family or individual member ; Information and support services are free

Site Information

Located In Community	Burlington
Address & Map	Rotary Youth Centre 560 Guelph Line, Top Flr Burlington, ON L7R 3M4 View Google Map
Intersection	Guelph Line and Woodward Ave
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - program location

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Disabilities
HCSD Sub Heading	Disability Associations
Service Categories	Disability Associations ~ Learning Disabilities ; Disability Awareness Training ~ Learning Disabilities ; Education Advocacy Groups ~ Learning Disabilities ; Special Libraries ~ Learning Disabilities ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Learning Disabilities ; Subject Tutoring ~ Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ; Subject Tutoring ~ Learning Disabilities

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