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New Website For Parents by the Ministry of Education

"A new website is now available for the parents of Ontario 's elementary school children. The site, called abc123, gives parents practical ideas on fun and everyday ways to help their children with reading, writing and math. It features easy-to-read tip lists and provides other valuable resources parents can use to help their children."

- from the May 24th 2007 Press Release from the Ontario Ministry of Education

Looks like a nice resource: visit the site by following this link: www.ontario.ca/abc123

New Resource Guide for Transition Planning

LDAO presents the Transition Planning Resource Guide for Students With Learning Disabilities, free to download or read online! The link below will open up a PDF file.

Please select this link to read (PDF File)

Parent Consultant in Education Online Training Program Continues

The Parent Consultant in Education Online Training Program, hosted by the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (www.ldao.ca) in partnership with the Ontario Association of Education Advocates (www.oaea.ca) continues to be offered and enjoyed! The course is a comprehensive and innovative course in advocating for children with special needs. To read more and/or register for this course, please select this link.

Ontario Liberal Party Offers Help for Post Secondary Students with Disabilities

(Ontario Gov't Press Release, February 2007)

The McGuinty government is changing its college tuition policy for students with disabilities while helping ensure they can succeed at college or university and beyond, Chris Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, announced today at Humber College . [read more]

Legal Help For Children and Families

The Child Advocacy Project (CAP), a resource that helps children with special needs fulfill their potential.  CAP provides free legal advice and representation to children with special needs.  CAP is designed to help families whose children are not receiving the level of special education support to which they are legally entitled.  CAP lawyers help families understand their legal rights. They also help to negotiate and mediate solutions with schools and school boards, and accompany families to Identification Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) meetings when necessary.  As well, CAP lawyers represent children who are at risk of unfair suspension or expulsion – as can be the case for children with special needs. Please select this link to download the brochure.  

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