Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario

1. "LDAO’s mission is to provide leadership in learning disabilities advocacy, research, education and services and to advance the full participation of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities in today’s society. We value promoting positive change through: Innovation, Strategic partnerships, Credible advocacy, Informed public policy and, Quality products and services."

2. Mission

3. Services and Programs

4. Students and family, professional, and institutional memberships grant access LDAO programs and services, including online workshops and courses.

5. There is no membership required to access information and links to: -Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities -College Disability Services -Human Rights Information -Ontario Ombudsman’s Office & School Boards -Ontario Provincial Demonstration Schools Organizations serving individuals with exceptionalities or disabilities -Postsecondary Summer Transition Programs 2016 -Private Schools -Scholarships and Bursaries -Summer Camps -University Disability Services

6. Online workshops and courses provide up to date resource information provide opportunities for sharing information and concerns supporting research in the field of learning disabilities continuing and generating legislative initiatives

7. How to Access Services and Programs

8. Welcome to LDAO. (n.d.). Retrieved August 02, 2016, from http://www.ldao.ca/

9. Capacity Building Series: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Ontario Ministry of Education, 2013

10. -online workshops and courses -provide up to date resource information -provide opportunities for sharing information and concerns -supporting research in the field of learning disabilities -continuing and generating legislative initiatives

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12. Ontario's Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy provides ways of removing discriminatory barriers to student achievement. Barriers include biases that relate to ethnicity, race, faith, family structure, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability and mental health. LDAO serves to promote equity by removing said barriers for students with learning disabilities (ability and mental health).

13. The LDAO helps to support characteristics of educators with a culturally responsive mindset:

14. Desire to Make a Difference: Working to help create more equity

15. Constructivist approach: Knowing that students construct their knowledge

16. Deep Knowledge of Their Students: Knowing their students and how they learn most effectively

17. High Expectations: Having positive expectations for all students

18. How does the agency address equity, inclusion, and awareness of cultural diversity?