Learning Disabilities

• Manitoba NDP government supports Liberal bill on universal screening for students

  Manitoba's NDP government has agreed to support a Liberal bill on universal screening for learning disabilities in early grades.

  Education

  Nov 4, 2025
  
• ‘I felt shamed’: Kids, parents call for more dyslexia supports in B.C.

  Families say they're spending thousands of dollars to help their kids catch up — while some children say they've faced humiliation due to their learning disability.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2023
  
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• Advocates see watershed moment after report shows a need for learning supports in Sask. schools

  A report showcased a need for more literacy supports for kids in Saskatchewan, and advocates say this is a good moment to make improvements.

  Education

  Sep 22, 2023
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• Bursary reduces cost of summer camps for people with disabilities of all ages

  AdaptAbilities has started summer camps available to people of all ages with disabilities. The camps are called Hearts in Action.

  Entertainment

  Jul 4, 2023
• Saskatoon school for learning disabilities officially open for first school year

  Sheila Erickson is working towards closing the education gap in the city by opening Roadways Literacy Academy for their first official government-recognized school year.

  Education

  Oct 23, 2021
• New Brunswick opposition parties say they hope to salvage Bill 35

  Lawmakers have praised some aspects of the bill and raised concerns over others that would allow some teachers to conduct tests normally done by psychologists.

  Politics

  May 12, 2021
• New Brunswick college of psychologists ‘blindsided’ over possibility of teachers performing psychoeducational assessments

  The college of psychologists says they were not consulted about the changes and worry it could lead to some children being misdiagnosed.

  Education

  Mar 22, 2021
• Alberta students with disabilities exempt from online learning

  The province says students with disabilities will be able to remain in the classroom, as kids in Grades 7-12 move to online learning next week.

  Education

  Nov 26, 2020
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• Princess Beatrice opens up about dyslexia and struggles with self-doubt

  In the interview, she looks back on her school days when she used to not feel smart enough.

  Lifestyle

  May 28, 2020
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• London to host human rights commission inquiry into Ontario elementary school literacy

  Public readings for the 'Right to Read' inquiry are held in several cities in Ontario, including one in London on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 29. 

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2020