Learning Disabilities Association of Chatham-Kent is a non-profit charitable organization committed to helping individuals reach their full potential. Our 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 are affiliated with the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario and the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada.
Want to volunteer with us? Call our office (519-352-2024) or reach out by e-mail (LDAchathamkent@gmail.com) to assist in our tutoring program or fundraising.
Learning Disabilities Association of Chatham-Kent is funded by the Government of Canada under the Community Services Recovery Fund, Ontario Trillium Foundation, United Way of Chatham-Kent, and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
An additional source of funding that LDACK relies on is generated from Riverview Bingo in Chatham.
Click on the headings to the left to find the information you need. LD defined is where to look for general information concerning the nature of and relationship between learning disabilities, ADHD, social skills, school and work-related difficulties and much more.
For help with school-related difficulties, the Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) process and related topics, click on Advocacy. Here you will also find the information you need to access special education assistance for your child.
Board of Directors
| Chair: | Ben Gignac |
| Vice Chair: | Sara Vadovic |
| Secretary: | Deborah VanBoven |
| Treasurer: | Steve Lambe |
| Directors: | Clare Latimer |
| Judy Dawson | |
| LKDSB SEAC Rep: | Julia MacKellar |
| SCCDSB SEAC Rep: | Gabriela Todino |
