Advocacy & Outreach Support

The focus of this support is providing information and resources to empower parents/guardians as they work with their schools. LDANL could make direct contact with schools or school board personnel as needed as well as connect parents/caregivers with community resources.

Fees

Advocacy & Outreach Support is free of charge.

Program Goals

Some common topics that we support are:

  • When and how to have your child diagnosed
  • Exploring and obtaining helpful accommodations for your child
  • Understanding and navigating the planning process (IEP, ISSP)
  • Obtaining Assistive Technology for your child
  • Understanding your screening report
  • Finding helpful resources
  • Accessing LDANL’s tutoring program
  • Advocacy in educational or other settings
  • Connections with other helpful agencies
  • How to help at home
  • Who’s who in the school system and beyond
  • How to help with self-regulation
  • How to speak to your child about their Learning Disability/Dyslexia/ADHD?

There are no requirements to be eligible.

School Navigation and Advocacy Support can be delivered in many formats including in-person, online, and hybrid for residents living within the St. John's are. For those in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, online support is available.

“My son has reading & writing disabilities combined with ADHD. He has been attending LDANL for 2 & a half years… His teacher, in her 17 years of experience, has never seen a child improve so much in one year… The tutors & the Barton system have truly made a huge difference”