Learning Disabilities Association of Chatham-Kent

05/29/2026

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05/25/2026

☀️ Summer tutoring is filling up quickly - here are the spots we still have available. ☀️

Register today to secure your child's tutoring session! 🖍️

https://ldack.org/registration/

05/19/2026

Mark your calendars: TOMORROW, May 20th, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Virtually via ZOOM 🗓️

This years topics include:
🔵Ask the Experts: Advocacy and Accommodations
🔵Executive Function Essentials
🔵Raising Confident Kids with ADHD and Learning Communication Disabilities Access Canada
🔵Classrooms Designed with Access, Agency, and Wellbeing in Mind

✴️Register for FREE here:
https://form-can.keela.co/7th-annual-parent-conference-registration

⭐️Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself with the tools and knowledge to support your child’s journey!⭐️

04/21/2026

We're hiring 3 summer tutors! (Note: this position has the possibility of leading into a full-time year-long contract)

Job Description:
- Tutor elementary age students in basic subject areas on a one-to-one basis
- Create, follow, and update individualized educational plans
- Compose reports regarding the individual progress of children
- Supervise children during outdoor breaks

Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm, June 29-August 21, 2026
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Qualifications:
- Relevant post-secondary education or previous experience volunteering with LDACK
- Strong academic, organizational, and motivational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills
- Aware of the needs of children with learning disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Patient, positive, compassionate to raise the self-esteem of students
- Enjoys working with children
- Career interest in teaching, social work, or related field
- Sign and abide by an oath of confidentiality
- Employment is subject to a satisfactory police check including vulnerable sector
- Applicants with learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) are encouraged to apply

This position is supported by Canada Summer Job grant. Individuals are eligible to apply if they are:
- between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
- a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or refugee; and
legally entitled to work according to Ontario legislation and regulations

Send RESUME and COVER LETTER by e-mail to Julia MacKellar, Executive Director, by May 12, 2026: [email protected]

Call now to connect with business.

04/17/2026

☀️ Are you interested in our summer programs but need full-day childcare? We are so excited to announce the collaboration with BGC Chatham-Kent that will give you the option of attending BOTH organizations from 9AM-4PM! ☀️

Both organizations will be running at King George VI School in Chatham!

Ask us about special pricing ✨

04/16/2026

👩‍💻Registration is now open for LDAO’s 7-week online parent course: Partnering with Schools for Student Success.

🧠This course supports families in navigating school meetings, IEPs, and advocacy, while building strong, collaborative relationships with educators.

🗓️Starts May 11.

📋Learn more and register:
https://www.ldatlearning.ca/partnering-with-schools-for-student-success-effective-parent-advocacy/

04/10/2026

🎰😄🎉

The Learning Disabilities Association of Chatham-Kent is proud to be part of Charitable Gaming. Funds raised at Riverview Gaming Center help support our programs and make a difference for youth in our community.

04/08/2026

Researchers, Stephanie M. Brocca and Dr. Roula Hawa, at Western University are looking for participants in a research study examining how individuals diagnosed with 'Specific Learning Disorder' manage their health in comparison to the general population.

Participants will be asked to complete a 10–20-minute online questionnaire about their health experiences and skills. Compensation is available.

To participate, you must be…
• 18 to 30 years old
• Live in Ontario, Canada
• Fluent in English
• Able to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic
• Diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or dyscalculia (reading, writing, or math difficulties)

💻To participate or learn more, please visit: tinyurl.com/SLD-HealthImpacts

If you have any questions, please feel free to email: 📧Stephanie M. Brocca: [email protected] OR 📧Dr. Roula Hawa: [email protected]

✨A note from the researchers: Although this call for participants was sent with the assistance of Learning Disabilities Association of Chatham-Kent, please be aware that they have no association or involvement with this study.

03/26/2026

Having fun AND supporting your community? We couldn't think of a better way to spend a couple of hours to yourself, or get your friends together and enjoy as a group. 😃🎰

When you play, local charities win!

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03/25/2026