Learning Disabilities Association of York Region
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NKT0889 | Last Modified: 02 Jan 2019 | Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2019 |
| Record Details | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | LDAYR |
| Office Phone | 905-884-7933 |
| Fax | 905-770-9377 |
| info@ldayr.org | |
| Website | www.ldayr.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/LDAYR Instagram: www.instagram.com/ldayr Twitter: www.twitter.com/lda_yr YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCny9Rgtf4xeWjwgvzQ--wqg |
| Primary Contact | Helga Sirola, Executive Director; Phone: ext 001; Email: helga.sirola@ldayr.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Email: volunteer@ldayr.org |
| Established | 1976 |
| Alternate Executive | Jordana Winograd, President |
| Funding | Grants ; Donations ; United Way ; Membership fees ; Special Events |
| Description (Service) | programs for children, youth and adults with learning disability and or attention deficit disorder * social skills * parent support groups * adult support groups * tutoring JK to Gr. 8* advocacy * workshops * information and referral SoAR Transitions supports youth transitioning into post-secondary and/ or the workplace * building study skills and exam preparation * Self-advocacy and social skills * Transitioning into the workplace, college, or university * Pre-employment and job skills; Strategies for Life individual program on academic and socio-emotional effects of Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder |
| Hours | Office Resource Centre Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Adult support group Wed 7 pm-9 pm * Parent support group 2nd Tue 9:30 am-12 noon |
| Dates | Open Year Round; Closed Statutory Holidays * adult support group Sept-June * March camp and summer camp |
| Meetings | Annual General Meeting - last week of September (open to the public) * public meetings, programs, and workshops offered throughout the year for children, youth and adults |
| Areas Served | York Region |
| Eligibility | individuals with learning disabilities and their families, teachers * Job Fit program for 18 years and older with learning disability * summer camp 8 - 12 years with learning disability and ADHD * SoAR Transitions 16 – 20years identified with an LD and/ or ADHD transitioning into post-secondary and/ or the workplace * Strategies for Life youth 17 - 20 years |
| Application | Contact for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service ; Service fees for some programs and services * some programs and services are provided free of charge |
| Located In Community | Richmond Hill |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Leslie St and Hwy 7 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible ; call ahead for assistance * access through building garage to be arranged |
| Service Categories | Condition Specific Treatment ~ Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ; Condition Specific Treatment ~ Learning Disabilities ; Disability Related Parenting Programs ~ Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ; Disability Related Parenting Programs ~ Learning Disabilities ; Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ People With Disabilities ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Learning Disabilities |
| Print Material | Information kits, articles, brochures, resources, quarterly Newsletter |