Learning Disabilities Association of Halton-Hamilton
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3122 | Last Full Update: 14 Oct 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Reading Rocks being offered online * in-person classes (SOAR Transition Skills, Social Skills and Typing Skills) may be held online when deemed necessary |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-333-1977 |
| info@ldahh.ca | |
| Website | www.ldahh.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/LDAHaltonHam/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ldahaltonham/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/ldahaltonham |
| Primary Contact | Alison Brindle, Executive Director; Email: alison_brindle@ldahh.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Amna Azhar, Communications & Events Coordinator; Email: amna_azhar@ldahh.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Samantha Sweet, Program Coordinator; Email: samantha_sweet@ldahh.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 | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1967 |
| Alternate Executive | Maureen Pangan, Board President; Email: maureen@oncourseeducation.com |
| Funding | Grants ; Donations |
| Elections | AGM September |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Reading Rocks being offered online * in-person classes (SOAR Transition Skills, Social Skills and Typing Skills) may be held online when deemed necessary -------------------- Major services: * Instructional Remediation: one-on-one tutoring in reading/writing or math during the school year * Reading Rocks: an 8-week one-on-one literacy program for children 6-12 * assistive technology * transition skills workshops for pre-teen and high school aged students * typing skills program * parent workshops and lectures, advocacy training and support * ongoing parent support through resource facilitation and in-school support as needed * on-site loaning library - books, videos and resource materials * community education through annual Conference held each spring See website for more information |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sep-May (hours are subject to change based on staff availability and scheduling * call ahead before coming in) * limited hours during the summer |
| 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 | |
| Site Location | Adjacent to Central Park |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | Rotary Youth Centre (program location) 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 Programs ~ 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 |
