Reboot Plus

Reboot Plus is a FREE program for youth aged 17 - 24 who did not finish high school but want to figure out their future. Read the poster below or visit Reboot Plus.

NOTE: Classes now start on Feb. 13, 2023 (not Feb. 6 as on the poster)

Going to Post-Secondary? Go to this Transition Event first!

If you are ready to start or resume your post-secondary education, and have a Learning Disability, ADHD, or any other kind disability, this Transition event is meant for you.

The Post-Secondary Accessibility and Disability Resources Association (PADRA) is hosting their annual Transition event so you can explore the accessibility services, accommodations and funding available to you. Save the date and just show up!

Africa Centre and Alberta Black Therapists Network

Africa Centre is the largest pan-African non-profit organization in western Canada, serving as a community hub that provides a multitude of programs.

They have also partnered with the Alberta Black Therapist Network to offer free therapy to Black Albertan individuals, families, couples and children.

Intersections of Ableism and Racism

Aurora Sol is a Black Calgary journalist with Afros In Tha City. Read her short article on how race can further complicate an already challenging life with a disability.

6 Black Legends with ADHD

"Disparity affects all people of color, but Black people are especially underrepresented and underdiagnosed within the ADHD community."

Check out this highlight of six Black Legends with ADHD for validation and inspiration.

The Affordability Action Plan is a one-time supplement for Albertans struggling with inflation and the high cost of living. Persons with disabilities, and families with children with disabilities are disproportionately affected by economic hardship.

You can apply for the Affordability Payments program until June 30, 2023.

• Families with household incomes under $180,000 can apply for $600 per child under 18.
• Seniors who have household incomes under $180,000 and do not receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit can apply for $600 per person.

Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A scientifically proven program for parents

by Eli Lebowitz PhD (Amazon link)

"Parenting an anxious child means facing constant challenges and questions: When should parents help children avoid anxiety-provoking situations, and when should they encourage them to face their fears?" 



This book switches the focus from teaching anxious children new behaviours to how parents can change their own behaviours to minimize and alleviate their child's anxiety.

A Deep Dive into ADHD and Medication: What you need to know

Webinar hosted by Foothills Community Services

March 2, 2023, 7 - 8:30 pm

Dr. Sterling Sparshu is the expert for this highly anticipated webinar. He is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing in Calgary and a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary.

Make a list of questions which you can ask during the Q& A at the end of the webinar!

ADHD Priorities In Canada

Please take 5 minutes of your time to help CADDAC serve you better. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understand of which ADHD topics and issues should be prioritized in Canada. Your feedback will help organizations like CADDAC better direct our resources and funds in order to meet your needs. It will also help us advocate to governments to ensure the voice of the ADHD Community in Canada is heard.

Those who participate will be entered in a draw to win one of ten $50 gift cards. 

The Importance of Teaching All Students About Tech Accessibility Features 

On Edutopia

"Traditionally, accessibility features have been perceived as tools that only benefit specific learners. For example, if you have a student with dyslexia, you might help that student learn how to use the text-to-speech and speech-to-text features of their device when reading and writing. However, accessibility features (while essential for some learners) can also be beneficial to other learners.

If we view accessibility features through the lens of Universal Design for Learning, then we realize that accessibility features are one way to promote access and minimize barriers for the wide variety of learners in our classrooms."

Feb. 16 & 17

Where Will You Be?

On your way to...

Booth #610!

That is where you will find our resource navigator, Carola Tiltmann, hosting the Network tables.

Pop by for a visit to:

• enter into a prize draw
• get a demo of our accessibility tool
• have a guided tour of our website
• view a refresher on LD & ADHD
• learn actionable strategies for your classroom
• learn about available resources
• ask questions!

See you there!

Math Through Stories

"The Young Mathematical Story Author (YMSA) competition is the world's first annual international competition set up to encourage young mathematics learners (8-15 years old) from around the world to embed their mathematics learning in a meaningful and engaging context through creating their own mathematical story picture books."

Neurodivergent students think differently; this is a great opportunity to have them engage with a math concept in a unique way. Also, this website offers a resource library of over 500 math story books on 44 math topics for ages 3 to 18.

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network is a collaborative initiative of a broad group of organizations, which is operated through Foothills Academy and supported by an Anonymous Donor at the Calgary Foundation.