"The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice are essential for building strong and healthy workplaces, schools and communities."

The CCDI offers resources, education, training and certification for DEI specialists.

"The Inclusive Employers Hiring Hub (The HUB) provides interactive web-based training and resources for employers and their staff when working with persons with disabilities." Employers can receive free training, mentoring and certification.

This project is funded by the Government of Canada's Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities and is provided by Ethos Career Management Group. Check out how they can help you hire for talent and inclusively.

8 WAYS EMPLOYERS CAN MAKE THE WORKPLACE MORE ADHD-FRIENDLY

"There can be a lot of negative perceptions about ADHD.

But...ADHDers are enthusiastic, resilient, hard-working and have a healthy sense of humour that helps navigate some of the difficulties living with ADHD can present. An ADHD-friendly workplace is an environment that supports employees living with ADHD so they can perform their best. Even a few reasonable and informal workplace accommodations can make a huge difference to productivity, quality of work, and general well-being of an ADHD employee."

The Learning Disabilities and ADHD Network offers a free Lunch & Learn, either online or in-person in Calgary, as an introduction to neurodiversity and best practices in the workplace. Contact us to book a session!

A Case for Action on Literacy in Alberta

Literacy is a fundamental skill for life and workplace success.

"Connect with fellow attendees and let the panel discussion spark thoughts and actions. Moderated by CBC journalist Elise Stolte, panelists will discuss literacy challenges and solutions. Panel members include Calgary Public Library CEO Sarah Meilleur, CBE Superintendent of School Improvement Joanne Pitman, and Principal Bella Eagletail.



This event will also include opening remarks by Mayor Gondek and MLA Myles McDougall and networking opportunities before and after the panel discussion."

Friday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 am at the Calgary Central Library.

P.S The Network will be hosting a resource table at this event!

Has your Learning Disability or ADHD affected your career opportunities?

Did your struggles in high school discourage you from even considering college or university?

Perhaps you did start down the post-secondary path but couldn't seem to juggle your studies, living on your own, relationships and working part-time.

Maybe you never had the support to get a clear sense of your strengths or abilities and what you could dream about doing with them.

It's time to Tell Your Story...write it, submit a video or be interviewed. Our Network is collecting stories about how Learning Disabilities and ADHD can affect the future opportunities.

As a parent, you want every door to be open in your child's future, especially their employment future.

That success starts in school. If you need help or guidance understanding Alberta special education coding, the ins and outs of IPPs, how to establish a positive working relationship with teachers and administration staff, or anything else to do with the Alberta education system, we are here for you.

Contact our Learning Disabilities and ADHD Network Resource Navigator, Carola Tiltmann, an educator with over 30 years of experience in the Alberta education industry.

Does Your Child Need Extra Help?

Foothills Community Services and CanLearn Society are both accepting registrations for their literacy, recreation and psychology programs. Both agencies also have financial assistance available for eligible families.

Whether your child has been diagnosed with a learning issue, or you suspect they may have one, find a variety of robust programming and services specifically for those with learning and attention challenges and their families.

To drive sustainable growth, we know businesses need to continually innovate, diversify their workforce and identify new sources of talent,” shares Alison Jackson, Calgary Managing Partner at EY Canada. “Expanding the NCoE (Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence) to Calgary allows us to access local talented, project-ready consultants who are familiar with local priorities and values in prominent energy, agriculture, technology sectors and beyond.”

"Here, a career coach explains how to highlight skills, accentuate accomplishments, and engage interviewers with your unique story."

According to the most recent ATA survey, teachers are noticing a sharp rise in the complexity of their classrooms. Diagnosed and undiagnosed Learning Disabilities and ADHD play a significant role in that increase. If you have noticed the same trend in your classroom, learn how to better identify and teach these students so they can have a successful future. Become the expert teacher you want to be!

The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta offers three online courses in their Science of Reading Series:

Dyslexia & Strengthening the Lower Reading Rope

Turning Theory into Practice

Right to Read

Choose from self-paced online courses:

Inside LD for Educators

Inside ADHD for Educators

Or staff PD workshops:

Inside Dyslexia

Learning Disabilities: What Educators Need to Know

ADHD:What Educators Need to Know

Understanding Psycho-Educational Assessments

...and more.

Choose from these free workshops for Calgary schools!

Getting Ready for Junior High: Organizational Strategies and Study Skills for Students in Grades 4 to 6

Supporting Students with ADHD in the Classroom

When it is Tough to Make Friends

NEW COURSE ALERT! 

Support English Learners in Your Classrooms

"The AIM Institute is launching their newest, and much requested course, Specialized Reading Knowledge Bundle: English Learners. This course is for individuals/school districts who already possess a strong foundational knowledge in Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, and are interested in expanding their instructional skills and knowledge to better serve their EAL students."

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.