October 7th, 2022

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in Canada. It’s a chance for all of us to be better informed.

About Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

It’s a chance to learn about the strengths and the challenges experienced by those with learning disabilities. This month, and every month, we can all help to:

  • Highlight the strengths and achievements of those with a learning disability
  • Reduce the stigma of learning disabilities

Facts about Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities:

  • Affect approximately 10% of Canadians
  • Are difficulties in processing information
    • They occur in spite of average or above average thinking and reasoning abilities
  • Are not caused by environmental factors such as cultural differences or socio-economic status
    • However, these factors can compound the impact

Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in the WRDSB

The WRDSB uses a tiered approach for students with a learning disability. The tiered approach allows for a continuum of supports and interventions to be available. These will reflect the strengths and learning needs of the individual student.

More about learning disabilities