The Learning Disabilities Association of Prince Edward Island (LDAPEI)

supports Islanders with learning disabilities and those who love, live, and work with them.

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Advancing the interests of people with learning disabilities.

We provide support through education, resources, advocacy and opportunities.

You’ll find information about Learning Disabilities (LDs), services we provide and who we are on this website, as well as online registration for our programs. Need more? Contact us today.

LDAPEI is a registered not-for-profit charity.
You can help us by volunteering and donating.

 

What are LDs?           Our Services

Empower & Enhance Seminar-Workshop Series

This free Executive Functioning Seminar-Workshop Series is designed for parents, educators, and adults wanting to learn about and develop EF skills through understanding the brain science behind them and acquiring practical strategies and tools.

Our Services

  • Reading Program

    Barton Reading and Spelling Program students learn to read and spell using a phonetic-based system.

  • Math Program

    LDAPEI’s Math program helps students understand and gain confidence with math.

  • Executive Functioning Games Club

    Where fun and skill-building go hand in hand

  • Parent Support Group

    A supportive community where families can ask questions, exchange ideas, and feel less alone in their journeys.

  • Creative Minds

    Creative Minds is an inclusive art-based program designed to strengthen executive functioning skills in children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities and neurodivergence. Through guided, hands-on art activities, participants will build skills like planning, organization, focus, emotional regulation, and task completion—while expressing themselves creatively in a supportive environment.

Latest News

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Province announces plans for new elementary in East Royalty

Design plans for the new East Royalty Elementary School were unveiled today. The new school ...
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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

A research group at the University of Alberta is investigating the language and terminology preferences ...
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SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026 SCHEDULE

SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026 SCHEDULE 2025   July 1 - Canada Day (no tutoring) July 2 ...

The right to learn, the power to achieve.

LDAPEI empowers people with learning disabilities to unlock their full potential and fosters inclusivity in the community to create equitable access to opportunities by providing academic and workplace supports.

LD Facts

Thriving in college with ADHD

Here's a link to an informative article for students with ADHD. https://abamastersprograms.org/thriving-in-college-with-adhd/ This was shared ...
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How do I get assessed for a Learning Disability?

On PEI the current path for getting assessed is set out below. There may be ...
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Canada Wide Resources

Learn as much as you can about learning disabilities and ADHD. Below are Canadian links ...
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Understanding LD in the Classroom

'What are learning disabilities?' 'What do they look like in my classroom?' and 'How can ...
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Classroom Strategies for the LD Child

As an educator, you may find that 10% of the students in your class have ...
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Medical Expense Tax Credit & Learning Disabilities

Medical Expenses for tax purposes and disability tax credit All information is provided purely as ...