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School Boards

Halton District School Board
Student Services Department (Special Education)
http://www.haltondsb.on.ca/main.aspx?sMenuKey=406&sMenuID=406&sParentID=403&sPageID=440

Halton Catholic District School Board
Special Education Services

http://www.hcdsb.org/speced/

Rights And Freedoms

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms sets in law a range of rights including the right to life, liberty and security of the person (section 7), and the right to equal protection and benefit before and under the law with discrimination (section 15).

http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/pdp-hrp/canada/guide/index_e.cfm

The Ontario Human Rights Code

The Ontario Human Rights Code is a provincial law that guarantees everybody in Ontario equal right and opportunities without discrimination in areas such as employment, housing and services (such as Public Education). The Code’s goal is to prevent discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race, colour, sex, disability (such as Learning Disability) and age.

http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/resources/Guides/GuideHRcode2/pdf

Guidelines on Accessible Education

These Guidelines contain the Commission’s interpretation of provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code relating to discrimination against students because of disability. They are subject to decisions of the Superior courts interpreting the Human Rights Code. Any questions regarding these Guidelines should be directed to the staff of the Ontario Human Rights Commission.

http://ohrc.on.ca/english/publications/accessible-education-guide.shtml

Freedom of Information

You have a right to know what government organizations are doing. And, you have a right to know what personal information about you is held by government organizations and to have that information corrected if it is wrong. You have these rights because of freedom of information legislation.

http://www.ipc.on.ca/images/Resources/073002pub.pdf

Child and Youth Rights in Ontario

Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY) is a specialty legal clinic in Toronto that advocates for the rights of children and youth in Ontario.

http://www.jfcy.org/

People for Education-Ontario

People for Education are dedicated to the ideal of a fully publicly-funded education system that guarantees every child access to the education that meets his or her needs. People for Education works towards this ideal by doing research; be providing clear, accessible information to the public, and by engaging people to become actively involved in education issues in their own community.

http://www.peopleforeducation.com/

Society for Quality of Education

A charitable non-profit organization for disseminating research about quality education, especially the effects of charter schools, parental choice,…etc

http://www.societyforqualityeducation.org/

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)

Centre for ADHD/ADD Advocacy, Canada (CADDAC)

The Centre for ADHD/ADD Advocacy Canada (CADDAC) is a national not-for-profit organization providing leadership in education and advocacy for ADHD organizations and individuals with ADHD across Canada. A great resource for parents on all things ADHD.

http://www.caddac.ca/cms/page.php?2

Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA)

CADDRA is a national independent not-for-profit association. We are the voice of doctors who support parents with their families, who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

http://www.caddra.ca/

Attention Deficit Resource Network

The Attention Deficit Resource Network or the A.D.R.N. is a volunteer, not for profit, community group, striving to increase the knowledge and understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder.

www.adrn.org

A New Understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Dr Thomas E Brown

Although ADD/ADHD has been recognized for over 100 years, it has usually been seen as essentially a behavior problem. Yet many with ADD/ADHD suffer not from behavior problems so much as from chronic problems with focusing their attention, organizing their work, sustaining their effort, and utilizing short-term memory.

http://www.drthomasebrown.com/

C.H.A.D.D. Canada

http://www.chaddcanada.org/

Organizations / Associations

Learning Disabilities Association of Halton

Solutions for Learning

560 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3M4

905-333-1977

Website: www.ldahalton.ca

Email: info@ldahalton.ca

Learning Disabilities Resource Community

The LDRC is a virtual information community open to anyone affected by learning disabilities either as an individual with a learning disability, a parent, teacher, researcher, or a concerned community member. The LDRC is a place to gain knowledge about learning disabilities, discover new teaching and educational tools, share information and experiences, and contribute to a

greater understanding of the "hidden disability".

http://www.ldrc.ca/

Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario

LDs – which are short for learning disabilities – affect one or more of the ways that a person takes in, stores, or uses information. LDs come in many forms and affect people with varying levels of severity. Between 5 and 10 percent of Canadians have LDs.

http://www.ldao.ca/what_are_lds/definitions.php

Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)

An accredited children’s mental health centre offering over 30 programs and services, ROCK is the largest children’s mental health service provider in Halton Region, and serves the community through locations in Burlington, Oakville and Milton.

http://www.hcys.ca/

Halton Region Children’s Services

Promoting the health of children and their families. A link to health information for children aged 1-13 years.

905-825-6000

Website: www.region.halton.on.ca/scs/childrenshealth

Transitions for Youth

A prevention, early intervention program for children and youth ages 6-16 and their families with a wide range of supportive and preventive measures, which are offered in the community, school and/or family home. The Community Workers assist in exploring solutions and developing strengths within families and individuals.

3365 Harvester Road

Burlington, ON L7N 3N2

905-632-6531 or 1-888-389-5535

Halton Y.O.D.A- Youth Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

Program is designed to service youth in Grades 6, 7, and 8 who are exhibiting symptoms of anxiety and/or depression.

69 Flatt Road

Burlington, ON L7R 3X5

905-689-4727

Assistive Technology

Bridges

Sales, professional development and personal training in the implementation and operation of various forms of assistive technology.

2121 Argentia Rd. Suite 102

Mississauga, ON L5N 2X4