About Us

The Learning Disabilities Association of Chatham-Kent is a non profit charitable organization committed to helping individuals reach their full potential. Our mission is to provide leadership in learning disabilities advocacy, research, education and services and to advance the full participation of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities in today's society.

We are affiliated with the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario www.ldao.ca and the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada www.ldac-taac.ca

Click on the titles to the left to find the information you need. ld defined is where to look for general information concerning the nature of and relationship between Learning Disabilities, ADHD, social skills, school and work related difficulties and much more.

For help with school related difficulties, the Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) process and related topics, click on Advocacy. Here you will also find the information you need to access special education assistance for your child.

Board of Directors
Chair: Irene Stewart
Past Chair: George Argenti
Secretary: Deborah VanBoven
Treasurer: Steve Lambe
Directors: Roseanne Cameron
Ben Gignac
Clare Latimer
Donna Scherer
John Scherer
OSC Member: Maxcine Throsel
LKDSB SEAC Rep: Donna Scherer
Alternate: Kelly Goldsmith
SCCDSB SEAC Rep: Fabrizia Romano