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Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough |
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| Location, Telephone & Internet | ||||
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| Address & Map | 159 King St, Ste 204 Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8 | |||
| Location | Peterborough | |||
| Address Notes | Above The Wolf radio station | |||
| Intersection | King St - George St | |||
| Office Phone | 705-748-9455 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-503-3303 | |||
| Fax | 705-748-9455 available Mon-Thu, 9am-4 pm except 12 noon-1 pm) | |||
| administration@ldaptbo.com | ||||
| Website | www.ldaptbo.com | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Wanda, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: (Business) 705-748-9455 ext 203 * (Business) 1-866-503-3303 ext 203; Email: administration@ldaptbo.com | |||
| Primary Executive | Shari Davis, Executive Director | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | * Delivers programs and services that enable persons with learning disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to reach their potential. * Offers a lending library of resources, books and DVDs. * Offers education seminars and workshops, advocacy and self-advocacy training-group sessions, and Parenting Your Learning Disabled Child (a 5 week parenting program). * The Computers for Learning Development Program is a year-round tutoring program to address individual needs of students with reading, writing and numeracy difficulties. Provides one-to-one instruction utilizing assistive technology and non-computer based activities. * SoAR (Some Assembly Required) is a transition program for students in grades 7-9 to encourage self-awareness, how to express ideas and follow directions, and become a self-advocate in decision making and the learning process. * The Stay in School high school program serves high school students struggling with academic, personal, and/or social difficulties that impact on school success. The program provides an alternative learning environment, development of self-advocacy skills and awareness along with one-to-one tutoring support working towards credit achievement while fostering recognition of academic potential and goals. * Job-Fit is a comprehensive employment preparedness program designed to meet the specific needs and challenges of individuals diagnosed or suspected of living with learning disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who are 18 years of age or older, and currently unemployed. | |||
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm * Friday appointments can be arranged | |||
| Dates | All Year | |||
| Areas Served | Peterborough (County of) | |||
| Application | Self-referrals accepted. | |||
| Fees | Membership ; Service - library fee for borrowing books; reasonable fees for some tutoring programs | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Print Material | Quarterly newsletter; agency & program brochures | |||
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