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The person with learning disabilities has average to above average intelligence but the actual level of achievement falls below intellectual potential. Because of an inability to correctly process, integrate and organize some particular kinds of sensory information, there is failure to master one or more of the basic learning skills such as reading, spelling, writing, language, and arithmetic.
The Calgary Chapter is a regional unit affiliated provincially (LDAA) and nationally (LDAC) with a network of agencies seeking to advance the education and well-being of children and adults who have been classified as having normal or potentially normal intelligence.
Objectives
- To assist the process of determining the needs of persons with learning disabilities in coordination with related agencies.
- To promote the early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of learning disabilities through effective public awareness campaigns.
- To promote appropriate social, recreational, and career-oriented programs in affiliation with provincial and national objectives developed by parent organizations.
- To focus, direct, and strengthen efforts to better meet the needs of persons with learning disabilities through the creation of effective advocacy organizations at the local, provincial, and national levels.
- To create a greater public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities.
- To promote legislation, research, and training which benefits the life skills of such individuals in conjunction with provincial and national affiliates.
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