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 www.ldao.ca and the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada www.ldac-taac.ca.
We are excited to be able to run programs in person once again! Get in touch with our Program Facilitators to discuss our programs in detail: 519-352-2024 / ldachathamkent@gmail.com.
Want to volunteer with us? Complete the application form and our staff will contact you to discuss how you can help.
Tutoring is made possible by funding from Chatham-Kent Employment and Social Services as well as a partnership with LKDSB!
BEST Social Skills is funded by Chatham-Kent Community Foundation and South Kent Wind.
An additional source of funding that LDACK relies on is generated from Riverview Bingo in Chatham. During 2020, Bingo revenues totaled over $7,000!
Click on the titles 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 |
Erin Doyle | |
LKDSB SEAC Rep: | Julia MacKellar |