Searching for Learning Disabilities

Assists individuals and their families deal with learning disabilities

• monthly presentations with information and guest speakers
• advocacy support for parents
• library and resource facilitation

Programs for children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LDs) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) including parent and adult support groups, tutoring services, advocacy and information and referral

Tutoring

Volunteer tutors from different diverse and educational backgrounds work one-on-one with children in grades 4-8 on:

• supporting students with homework help
• recognizing comfortable learning styles, learning strengths, and study habits which assist children in better learning
• assisting children with numeracy and literacy skills which need further development

Girls Connect

• designed for girls ages 7-18 with a primary diagnosis of LDs and/or ADHD
• participants divided into age appropriate groups addressing the unique needs of girls with LDs and ADHD.

SOAR Transitions Elementary

• for students in grades 7-8 diagnosed with LD and/or ADHD
• assists in developing life skills to succeed academically and vocationally

SOAR Transitions Secondary -- supports students in secondary schools diagnosed with learning disability or ADHD gain practical coping and advocacy skills in one to one and group sessions

Strategies for Life

• one-on one program that focuses on the socio-emotional effects of LDs and Attention Deficit Disorder
• identifies unique challenges the participant may face and assists youth in developing resiliency.

Summer Camp

• day camp for children with a primary diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
• safe, encouraging and positive environment for learning social skills
• activities include outdoor swimming, nature walks, and arts and crafts

Job Fit Program

• helps adults and/or youth with LD's and/or ADHD explore interests, strengths, and areas of need in order to pursue employment
• covers how to ask for accommodations in the workplace
• ensures clients have a full understanding of their LD's and develops client's confidence to join the workforce

Parent Support Group

• virtual support group to help guide caregivers through different stages of accepting and managing their child's Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD
• monthly opportunity to meet and share common experiences, handle emotions, strategize for strengths and challenges in a positive way

Adult Support Group

• opportunity to network with individuals with LD's and/or ADHD, gain social support, problem solve and share successes.
• learn different strategies to deal with and manage LDs and/or ADHD.

Program to support learning disability youth to gain skills and increase engagement opportunities

• Co-creation of Youth Service Projects: create community service programs with the support of program facilitators
• Professional Learning Training: Participants will be offered a series of certified workshops
• Direct Civic Engagement: Participants will develop community service projects within their community

Earn industry certifications including the Yield Program certification, Project Management Training, CPR/First Aid, High 5 Training * free snacks and course materials * attend Professional Conferences at NO cost * develop professional references while gaining field experience

Offers information on learning disabilities and AD(H)D, referrals to community resources, support and guidance for parents and guardians and advocate on behalf of individuals with learning disabilities

LDATD offers a wide variety of programs for children (ages 5-13) inculding:

• social skills development
• academic support
• navigating assistive technologies
• typing classes

LDATD offers a wide variety of programs for youth (ages 15-30) including:

• academic support
• after-school programming
• civic engagement opportunities
• employment programming/support

Committed to creating a society in which people with Learning Disabilities (LDs) are able to achieve the full expression of their intellect and abilities and enabled to contribute in the workplace to their fullest

Providing:

• Information about learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Support and guidance to parents and guardians concerning their children's rights in the school system
• Advocacy for both children and adults
• Information to community groups, schools, professional development days, conferences and seminars.
• Referral services
• Direct programming for children, youth and adults

Services and Programs:

• Adult Programs - Support for adults with Learning Disabilities / AD(H)D
• Children and Youth Programs
• Resource, Information and Advocacy
• Smart Aging
• Y.I.E.L.D Program

Children's mental health services, including assessment, planning and case coordination, clinical services and treatment groups for children and youth, individual counselling, parenting and family counselling, and parent support groups

• workshops, community education and engagement, and consultation to schools, social agencies and community groups
• Towhee Summer Residential Program: residential therapeutic summer camp for children and youth 10-18 years

COVID19 -- All public health procedures are followed including daily screening of clients


Programs and services for differently abled children

• pre-school play program, school readiness programs
• direct instruction tutoring
• social skills from JK up to 20 plus
• play, behaviour, IBI and verbal-behaviour therapies
• autism and behaviour consultancy
• TEAM - Together Everyone Acquired More Program - parent guidance/support
• March break and summer camps
• workshops, parties and events

Assists people with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them by:

• providing support, up-to-date information and resources (website, webinars, training opportunities, event outreach)
• creating public awareness of dyslexia
• responding to general public inquiries related to dyslexia
• maintaining an online directory of professionals, clinics and schools providing services to people with dyslexia and their families
• presenting an annual conference

Psychological services:

• assessment and psychotherapeutic services
• services are partly provided by supervised graduate students
• topics addressed include emotional, social, interpersonal, and academic issues

Children and adolescent services also encompass academic interventions and counseling and guidance for parents

Provides resources, services, information and advocacy for people with learning disabilities and/or ADHD, parents, teachers and other professionals * encourages research

COVID19 -- clients asked to stay home if feeling unwell


Programs and Services

• support and guidance
• resource information,
• workshops
• support groups
• public awareness

Academic Support and Tutoring

• individual homework support and tutoring
• Reading Rocks Literacy Program - in person and virtual options
• Jump Math - in person

Social Skills

• programming to promote self-awareness and healthy behaviours - held in person
• workshops on conflict resolution, healthy relationships, peer pressure, online safety, self-esteem

Kidz Konnect Summer Camp

• social skills
• life skills training
• problem solving strategies
• for children 6-13 yrs

Orton-Gillingham Remedial Program -- individualized multi-sensory intervention for individuals with language-based difficulties/dyslexia

Community centre, including early years and after school programs, parent support, social and recreation activities, and women's support program and sewing group

After school programs include learning/homework help for grades 3-6, music, leadership development, summer day camps

Bridgeway Preschool/Parent Program​
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children birth-6 years, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information

• social and recreational activities
• information and referral to community programs
• partnership with BridgeWay Family Centre, see separate listing

EarlyON Child and Family Centre, after school programs, support for parents of children with learning disabilities, seniors 55+ club, social and recreation activities

After school programs

• learning help for grades 2-6
• music, art, science activities
• summer day camps

EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information

• social and recreational activities
• information and referral to community programs

Offers special education services to students who require remediation, tutoring, accommodations or modifications to their programs.

Academic programs and services include:

• private senior elementary school
• private high school
• tutoring and remediation services for students, including students with learning disabilities
• academic upgrading for students and adults with learning disabilities

Affiliated with the Chisholm Assessment Centre providing educational assessments and counselling services for elementary, secondary and post-secondary students

Delivery by Mail

• if you are unable to come into the library in person, you may be eligible for OPL's Delivery by Mail option
• please email oplbymail@oakville.ca or contact your local branch to find out if you qualify
• restricted to a maximum of two (2) books per package, 2 packages per month per customer

Connection Kits

• offering two types of connection kits, a Tablet + Wifi Kit or an Accessible Reading Tablet
• these kits are to help Oakville residents who are 55+ and do not have access to the internet or technology, stay connected with friends and family and to access alternate formats of reading material for those with print disabilities
• to learn more, please call your local branch for more information

MagnusCards

• the MagnusCards app is designed to help individuals with autism or other special needs interact independently and with confidence in the Oakville community
• users can follow guides to library services by downloading the app for free through the App Store or on Google Play

Reading Aides

• Kurzweil Reading Machines available at Woodside and Central Branch
• ZoomText: a screen magnification software that allows customers to view the library catalogue and the internet in large print available at Woodside and Central Branch
• SmartView: a magnifier that enhances all reading materials (magazines, newspapers, photographs, bills) is available at the Woodside Branch only
• VictorReader: a Daisy disc player - available at Woodside Branch only

Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources

• through a partnership with the CNIB/CELA library, Woodside Branch is able to access the collections and services of the CNIB/CELA library on behalf of CNIB/CELA clients and Special Services customers
• collections of the CNIB/CELA library include Braille, Talking Books and magazines, electronic text and descriptive videos

Delivery by Mail

• if you are unable to come into the library in person, you may be eligible for OPL's Delivery by Mail option
• please email oplbymail@oakville.ca or contact your local branch to find out if you qualify
• restricted to a maximum of two (2) books per package, 2 packages per month per customer

Connection Kits

• offering two types of connection kits, a Tablet + Wifi Kit or an Accessible Reading Tablet
• these kits are to help Oakville residents who are 55+ and do not have access to the internet or technology, stay connected with friends and family and to access alternate formats of reading material for those with print disabilities
• to learn more, please call your local branch for more information

MagnusCards

• the MagnusCards app is designed to help individuals with autism or other special needs interact independently and with confidence in the Oakville community
• users can follow guides to library services by downloading the app for free through the App Store or on Google Play

Reading Aides

• Kurzweil Reading Machines available at Woodside and Central Branch
• ZoomText: a screen magnification software that allows customers to view the library catalogue and the internet in large print available at Woodside and Central Branch
• SmartView: a magnifier that enhances all reading materials (magazines, newspapers, photographs, bills) is available at the Woodside Branch only
• VictorReader: a Daisy disc player - available at Woodside Branch only

Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources

• through a partnership with the CNIB/CELA library, Woodside Branch is able to access the collections and services of the CNIB/CELA library on behalf of CNIB/CELA clients and Special Services customers
• collections of the CNIB/CELA library include Braille, Talking Books and magazines, electronic text and descriptive videos

A residential demonstration school for students with severe learning disabilities that also provides in-service teacher education and consultative services to school boards

Main Services:

School program

• an intensive and specialized program focusing on cognitive/language development for students with severe learning disabilities at elementary and secondary levels
• goals and objectives are set in all courses and there is a variety of credit courses offered in the secondary program
• assistive technology strategies are emphasized
• initial consultations initiated by student's home school

Residence program (Mon-Fri)

• a structured program including individual and group counselling, instruction in social skills and recreational activities for students with severe learning disabilities

In-service program

• designed for Ontario educators only
• one day workshops offered on learning disabilities and related topics that vary annually (see website in September for new list)
• one day visiting teacher programs allowing teachers to tour school and classes

Resources Services program

• designed for Ontario school boards to assist them in developing programs for students with learning disabilities
• educational assessments for students who are potential candidates for Trillium program

The Trillium Demonstration School serves as a catchment area inclusive of southern, central and mid-northern Ontario

School for children with learning disabilities

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

Offers a structured language program for teachers, tutors, parents, and home schoolers, to help promote literacy and learning. This method of instruction combines techniques with teaching the structures of written English, sounds (phonemes), meaning units (prefixes, suffixes, roots), and common spelling rules. Program includes:

• Teaching manual with test materials
• Student readers, activity books, and tracking sheets
• Laminated cards for literacy activities

Opportunity to share information and common concerns ; public awareness of issues and challenges for people with learning disabilities ; support of legislative initiatives. Programs and services include:

• free information for children, their caregivers, and adults affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities
• sponsors many events and workshops with issues related to LDs and ADHD
• supports parents in advocating for their child - in school, Individual Education Plan (IEP) / Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) meetings
• outreach and education
• advising and advocacy
• support and guidance
• established peer support network for parents and caregivers
• provides list of tutors and sources for assessment
• Reading Rocks program

Member of the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board to advise on best practices for teaching people with special needs.

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation services for a range of mental health, behavioural, and learning difficulties for children and adolescents.

Tutoring in academic areas that include English, mathematics, ESL, study skills and strategies.

• online classes available
• identified students welcome (IEP program, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Down Syndrome, etc)

Assists children of average intelligence with learning disability in reading (dyslexia) to learn to read. Volunteers tutor children individually with the Orton Gillingham Approach that accommodates their specific learning differences in a one-to-one setting.