LDAO wishes to congratulate our Chair, Dr. Steven Reid for this recognition of a career supporting students in Special Education and beyond. LDAO is delighted his leadership, skills and heart have been recognized in this fashion.
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility will be refreshing its content on Ontario.ca. Their goal is to make it easier for people in Ontario to find the information they need. This includes services and programs for seniors, as well as information about accessibility in Ontario. The Ministry is looking for user feedback on the proposed changes. This includes feedback on whether the web copy is clear and written in plain language. They are also looking for input on the website layout and
Rich Donovan is currently conducting a review of the AODA and its regulations to gather feedback and determine where improvements can be made. Have your say by participating in an upcoming virtual town hall hosted by Mr. Donovan: • October 18, 2022 from 1pm-3pm • November 8, 2022 from 10am-12pm Register for an event Or provide written feedback Background The AODA requires a regular statutory review of the act and its regulation. In February 2022, the Government of Ontario announced
The University of Toronto is seeking participants for a study examining an Assistive Technology selection tool. The Academic Intervention Lab is seeking Ontario Certified Teachers with experience teaching special education or Grades 4+ to participate in a 1.5 hour virtual focus group. Participants will receive a $25 gift card to compensate for their time. We are hosting focus groups August - October 2022. Please email h.mcnaughtan@mail.utoronto.ca to sign up or for more information!
In February 2022, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its much-anticipated Right to Read inquiry report, which found that Ontario’s public education system is failing students with reading disabilities (such as dyslexia) and many others, by not using evidence-based approaches to teach them to read. This release included a shorter executive summary, which is now available in audiobook format. The summary combines research, human rights expertise and lived experience of students, parents and educators to provide recommendations on curriculum and instruction, early
Her service to this community was unwavering over her long and distinguished career. Our condolences and thoughts are with her husband Bob, her family and friends. She truly left a legacy at LDAO and we will continue our mission to honour her. Thank you Karen!!! Lawrence Barns President and CEO
Educator modules on disability, accessibility, and inclusion Modules pour représentants du milieu de l’éducation sur le handicap, l’accessibilité et l’inclusion Five interactive learning modules on disability, accessibility, and inclusion, developed with input from students and parents, educators and school leaders, as well as community organizations. Click here to visit the site
Special Education in Ontario: A Guide for Students and Caregivers is available for download, in full or section-by-section, including five flowcharts on the main special education processes. Developed with input from students, their families, educators, and community supports/organizations. Click here to visit the site About the project Enhancing Access to Special Education (EASE) is a project focused on developing resources to support students & families to navigate the special education system. Thank you to all the students, parents, caregivers, community support
Request for Grade 9 Research Participants Project Title: Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practice of Self-Advocacy in Grade 9 Students with Learning Disabilities: A Case Study of the High School Transition Experience Diane de Vos is a graduate student in the School Psychology Program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education who is conducting a research study as part of the requirements for her Doctoral degree. This study has received ethical approval from the University of Toronto. Diane is recruiting English-speaking
We call on the Government of Ontario to implement an evidenced-based literacy curriculum that is aligned with the science of reading and with the recommendations laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) Right to Read Inquiry.