About LDAM
What is the Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba?
The Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba (LDA Manitoba) is a non-profit organization made
up of parents, professionals, persons with learning disabilities, and interested others.
We are affiliated with the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada and its other provincial and
territorial branches.
LDA Manitoba has been a part of the Winnipeg community for 40 years and is funded by the United Way.
How does LDA Manitoba help?
LDA Manitoba exists to provide information, educate the public about learning disabilities, develop and
provide innovative programming, and direct attention to resources available in the community.
What does LDA Manitoba do?
Information/Referral
- Needs assessment and referral
- Information and orientation sessions on
AD/HD and LD
- Training for employers and professionals
- Distribution of brochures, newsletters and
information bulletins
Resource Centre
Lending library with:
- books and videos
- journals and research publications
- audio-visual materials
- reference publications
Public Awareness
- Conferences and workshops
- Provincial and national newsletters
- Speakers bureau and forums
- Co-sponsorship of events and activities
- Ongoing media relations
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Support Services
- Phone and walk-in support, information, and referral
services for families, adults and professionals
- Parent and adult support groups
- At-risk screening for adults with learning disabilities
- Pre-employment program for adults with LD
and/or AD/HD
- Parent training courses
- Parent-child courses on management of AD/HD
Networking
- Participating in public meetings
- Networking of parents and professionals
- Presentations to school and government agencies
Research and Other Activities
- Conducting pilot projects
- Volunteer development
- Review of legislation and support systems
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