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Join Us For the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada’s 4th National Virtual Conference

An empowering day of learning, collaboration, and advocacy for parents, educators, professionals, and caregivers supporting individuals with learning disabilities (LD).

This year’s theme — The Power of Partnership — reflects LDAC’s mission to promote the full participation of children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities in school, work, and life. Whether you’re a caregiver navigating your child’s diagnosis, a teacher looking for proven tools, or a professional working to support inclusion, this conference delivers practical knowledge, actionable strategies, and powerful connections.

Your participation directly supports LDAC’s national advocacy, research, and programming — supporting the 5.6% of Canadians living with learning disabilities — and the educators, professionals, and families who stand beside them.

Why Attend?

  • Practical, evidence-based strategies you can apply at home, in the classroom, and in clinical settings
  • Tools for parents to better understand psychoeducational assessments and advocate for their children
  • Latest research in assessment, intervention, and neuroscience
  • Guidance on assistive technology to support diverse learners
  • Insights on caregiver wellbeing, positive parenting, and family support
  • Connection to a national community of experts and advocates

Featured Speakers

Dr. Karen MacMillan
Collaboration between Educators and Families to Support Students with LD
Dr. Rick Bryck
Optimizing Learning: The Role of Executive Function & Cognitive Load.
Dr. Una Malcolm
Early Assessment and Screening
Dr. Meadow Schroeder
Special Education Needs: A guide to parents
Melissa Flynn
Yukon Literacy Project
Megan Norris
Yukon Literacy Project
Dr. Breanna Lawrence
Collaboration between Educators and Families to Support Students with LD
Deanna Fidelak
Navigating Post-secondary Support for Students with Learning Disabilities to Ensure Full Access to Learning!
Dr. Lauren Birks
Self Care for Professionals and Families Supporting those with Special Needs
Sarah Hamilton
Exploring the Complex Relationship between Math Anxiety & Learning

This conference is relevant to:

Parents & Caregivers

Educators & Special Education Professionals

Psychologists & Speech-Language Pathologists

Postsecondary Faculty & Students

Policy Influencers & Nonprofit Leaders

Program Streams & Sessions

  • Early Assessment and ScreeningDr. Una Malcom
  • Special Education Needs: A guide to parents Dr. Meadow Schroeder
  • Collaboration between Educators and Families to Support Students with LD Dr. Karen MacMillan
  • Exploring the Complex Relationship between Math Anxiety & Learning Disabilities and Strategies to Help. Dr. Sarah Hamilton
  • Yukon Literacy Project Melissa Flynn & Megan Norris, Yukon
  • Optimizing Learning: The Role of Executive Function & Cognitive Load. Dr. Rick Bryck
  • Effects of Positive Parenting on Mental Health in Adolescents with Learning Disabilities — Dr. Breanna Lawrence, University of Victoria
  • Self Care for Professionals and Families Supporting those with Special NeedsDr. Lauren Birks, Psychologist
  • Navigating Post-secondary Support for Students with Learning Disabilities to Ensure Full Access to Learning!Deanna Fidelak

LDAC’s 2025 Conference Agenda (EST)

Start Time End Time

Session Title & Description

11:00 11:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Chair of LDAC – Roger Casgrain
11:15 12:00 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Karen MacMillan
Collaboration between Educators and Families to Support Students with LD
12:00 13:00 Stream 1
Dr. Una Malcolm
Early Assessment and Screening
Stream 2
Dr. Rick Bryck
Landmark College – Premier Conference Sponsor
Optimizing Learning: The Role of Executive Function and Cognitive Load
13:00 14:00 Stream 1
Dr. Meadow Schroeder
Special Education Needs: A Guide to Parents
Stream 2
Deanna Fidelak
Navigating Post-Secondary Support for Students with Learning Disabilities to Ensure Full Access to Learning!
14:00 14:30 Break
14:30 15:30 Stream 1
Dr. Breanna Lawrence
Effects of Positive Parenting on Mental Health in Adolescents with Learning Disabilities
Stream 2
Megan Norris and Melissa Flynn
Yukon Literacy Project
15:30 16:30 Stream 1
Dr. Sarah Hamilton
Exploring the Complex Relationship between Math Anxiety & Learning
Stream 2
Dr. Lauren Birks
Self Care for Professionals and Families Supporting those with Special Needs
16:30 16:45 Closing Remarks
Executive Director LDAC – Kim McLean

Registration

$50 Early Bird – Available until November 4, 2025
$75 General Admission – After November 4, 2025

All proceeds directly support LDAC’s national work advocating for individuals with learning disabilities across Canada.
This conference is made possible with the gracious support of our Title Sponsor, Landmark College

Make a Difference. Learn What Works. Join Us.

Together, we can build a more inclusive and empowered future for all Canadians with learning disabilities.

Presented by the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC)
For over 60 years, LDAC has been Canada’s national voice on learning disabilities — advancing research, advocacy, education, and support for families and professionals across the country.

Sponsors & Partners

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LDAC wishes to congratulate Landmark on it’s 40th Anniversary!

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