MISSION STATEMENT:

The Learning Disabilities Association of BC – South Vancouver Island Chapter (LDA-SVI) is a not for profit organization that educates supports and advocates for children and youth with Learning Disabilities (LD) and or Attention Deficit Disorders AD/HD and their families.

The LDA-SVI Chapter was formed by a group of committed parents and teachers who were concerned about their children, or children in their classrooms who were not reaching their potential. The LDA was incorporated in 1981.

To fulfill our mandate, we currently offer the following programs and services to our community:

EDUCATION:

• Annual Professional Development Conference:
• Resource Centre/Lending Library:
• Outreach Program:
• Displays/Presentations:
• Lead and Ad/Hd Workshops:
• Parent Education/Support Events
• Publications and Websites

SUPPORT:

• Social Skills for Children and Youth:
• Academic Skills Program
• Reading and Writing Program
• Individual Support Programs for Parents and Children

ADVOCACY:

• Parent Workshops and Support
• Youth Workshops and Support

PUBLICATIONS & WEBSITE:

The LDA-SVI publishes Know Your Rights booklets for parents and youth and hosts the Know Your Rights website: www.knowyourrights.ca

SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY:

Provincially, we are involved in many initiatives and activities through our provincial and national chapters LDA BC and LDA Canada.

STRUCTURE:

The LDA relies heavily on the support of trained volunteers in all areas of its operations.