Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick

09/02/2026

Félicitations à William D., boursier de LDANB-TAANB. Ce mois-ci, William étudiera le génie électrique à l'Université de Moncton (campus Shippagan).

Veuillez lire un extrait de sa dissertation ci-dessous.

Bonne chance !

« Ma grand-mère décide alors de me faire passer un test d’évaluation afin de comprendre ce qui explique mes difficultés d’apprentissage. Elle m’emmène à la clinique Allison Grandmaison Associates avec la psychologue Lise Chiasson. Pour cette évaluation, elle a déboursé 2 000 $. Encoure aujourd’hui, je considère que c’est le plus beau cadeau qu’elle pouvait m’offrir.

Les résultats révèlent une dyslexie, une dyspraxie verbale et une trouble de dysorthographie. À partir de ce moment-là, tout change pour moi. Pour la première fois, je comprends que je ne suis pas paresseux ni moins intelligent que les autres. J’ai enfin pu continuer mon cheminement scolaire en me concentrant sur mes forces plutôt que sur mes difficultés.

J’ai appris à utiliser mes outils, à développer mon autonomie, ma confiance en moi et des stratégies qui me permettent d’avancer seul le plus possible. Ave les temps, j’ai découvert que les mathématiques, la physique et la chimie étaient parmi mes plus grandes forces. »

Aidez-nous à développer notre programme de bourses afin que nous puissions offrir un soutien financier à plus d’un étudiant méritant chaque année. https://www.canadahelps.org/fr/organismesdebienfaisance/learning-disabilities-association-of-new-brunswick-inc-trou/

09/02/2026

Congratulations to William D, LDANB-TAANB's Scholarship recipient. This month William will be attending the University of Moncton (Shippagan campus) to study electrical engineering. Best of luck!

The following is an English translation of an excerpt from our scholarship recipient’s essay, originally written in French. We are sharing only a portion of their essay; the original French excerpt is shared separately in our French-language post.

"My grandmother then decided to give me an assessment test to understand what explains my learning difficulties. She took me to the Allison Grandmaison Associates clinic with psychologist Lise Chiasson. For this evaluation, she paid $2,000. Today, I consider it the best gift she could have given me.

The results revealed dyslexia, verbal dyspraxia and dysorthographia disorder. From that moment on, everything changed for me. For the first time, I understood that I was not lazy or less intelligent than others. I was finally able to continue my academic journey by focusing on my strengths rather than my difficulties.

I learned to use my tools, to develop my autonomy, my self-confidence and strategies that allow me to move forward on my own as much as possible. Over time, I discovered that mathematics, physics and chemistry were among my greatest strengths."

Help us grow our scholarship so we can provide financial support to more than one deserving student each year. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/learning-disabilities-association-of-new-brunswick-inc-trou/

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

🎒 Back-to-School Prep: Assistive Technology Spotlight

As a new school year approaches, it’s a great time to think about tools that can help students feel more organized and prepared.

Tiimo is a visual planning app that turns schedules and tasks into a visual timeline, with timers, reminders and customizable icons to help users see what’s happening now—and what’s coming next.

For students who find planning, transitions, task initiation or staying organized challenging, a visual planning tool like Tiimo may provide helpful structure and support as they get ready for the school year. ✨

Learn more about Tiimo from AT HelpDesk / Centre de dépannage TA : https://athelpdesk.org/tiimo-visual-planner/?mc_cid=bad6ed6dbe&mc_eid=b68799e15c

Tiimo app: https://www.tiimoapp.com/

Tiimo Visual Planner Posted on August 17, 2026 by AT HelpDesk in Android, Apps, iOS, Mac, PC, Productivity For many people with disabilities, managing daily routines, remembering tasks, transitioning between activities, and staying organized can be challenging. Executive functioning skills such as p...

08/25/2026

Free Webinar!

Not sure if you should disclose your disability during your job search? This session will help you decide what is right for you.

Deciding if, when, and how to talk to an employer about your disability is an important part of your return-to-work plan. This session looks at your options and helps you understand what disclosure can look like at different stages of the job search and in the workplace.

You will learn how to approach these conversations with confidence, reduce uncertainty for employers, and explain your needs in a clear and practical way. The focus is on helping you make informed decisions that work for you.

This webinar is hosted by Neil Squire (Central Region). To register, visit the below link:
https://neilsquire.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uimwdYcnTtGklvk-BrvoAg #/registration

08/24/2026

When math is a struggle, early support matters. 🔢

This article looks at how school psychologists can help students experiencing challenges with math, including identifying underlying learning difficulties and recommending appropriate supports.

But in New Brunswick, access to school-based psychologists is limited. That makes it even more important that students receive targeted instruction and intervention when difficulties are identified, not only after a formal assessment or diagnosis.

Every student deserves the support they need to succeed in math. 💙

Read the article from The Conversation, posted on our website: https://www.ldanb-taanb.ca/how-school-psychologists-help-students-overcome-math-challenges/

08/21/2026

Libby by OverDrive is the mobile application for reading books you have downloaded from OverDrive.com. The interface supports English or French but the content available for download is mostly in English. It is available for iOS or Android devices. You will need a New Brunswick Library Card in order to access books through Libby.

Application/app allows you to:

- Check out OverDrive's eBooks and audiobooks using your library card
- Download them to your mobile device
- Read or listen to them

iOS - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/libby-the-library-app/id1076402606

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby&pli=1

Libby - https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby

08/20/2026

Why Teaching Cursive Handwriting Still Matters for Young Learners

Learning to write in cursive does far more than polish penmanship, it strengthens early literacy, fine motor control, and memory retention. This article from The Conversation explores how young children develop the motor skills and spatial awareness needed for fluid script, highlighting why explicit cursive instruction supports reading comprehension and cognitive growth. Discover evidence-based strategies and practical resources to help educators and parents integrate effective handwriting instruction into learning routines.

Read the full article from The Conversation, linked on our website:

Discover how teaching cursive handwriting boosts fine motor skills, reading fluency, and memory in young learners, along with resources for effective instruction.

08/17/2026

For folks in the Saint John area!

We had a couple of parents reach out with questions in the Grand Bay-Westfield area. We saw this as an opportunity to start our Fall road trip. Come join us on September 19.

08/17/2026

🎙️ Coming this Wednesday: Upstream Voices Episode 1

We’re pleased to announce the launch of Upstream Voices, a new podcast from the Centre for Best Practices, an initiative from the Office of the New Brunswick Advocate. Upstream Voices creates space for meaningful, forward-looking conversations about children’s rights and the importance of listening to young people.

The mini-series features a guided conversation between New Brunswick Advocate Kelly Lamrock and Jazmyne McLaughlin, author of What I Wish I Knew: A Guide to Children’s Rights.

The prologue introduces What I Wish I Knew and the purpose behind the resource. Episode One explores the experiences that inspired Jazmyne to create the book and brings listeners into the conversation about children’s rights that shaped it.

Keep an eye out for Wednesday’s post, where we’ll share more about where you can listen to Upstream Voices!

Read the book here: https://buff.ly/bedNauM
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🎙️ À découvrir ce mercredi : Voix en Amont

Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer le lancement de Voix en Amont, un nouveau balado du Centre des Meilleures Pratiques, une initiative du Bureau du défenseur du Nouveau-Brunswick. Voix en Amont offre un espace pour des conversations constructives et tournées vers l'avenir concernant les droits des enfants et l'importance d'écouter les jeunes.

La mini-série propose une conversation guidée entre le défenseur du Nouveau-Brunswick, Kelly Lamrock, et Jazmyne McLaughlin, auteure de l'ouvrage Ce que j'aurais aimé savoir: Un guide des droits de l'enfant.

Le prologue présente l'ouvrage Ce que j'aurais aimé savoir ainsi que la raison d'être de cette ressource. Le premier épisode explore les expériences qui ont inspiré Jazmyne à créer ce livre et invite les auditeurs à prendre part à la conversation sur les droits des enfants qui a façonné l'œuvre.

Surveillez notre publication de mercredi, où nous vous en dirons plus sur les plateformes où vous pourrez écouter le balado Voix en amont !

Lisez le livre ici : https://buff.ly/rTw5Cec