President's Message

"An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."

Benjamin Franklin

Now that the summer vacation season is over it is time for students, parents, teachers and other educators to get back in gear for another school year. It also means the return to normal routines and perhaps new possibilities for New Brunswickers with LD who are no longer in the student role! Your provincial Association is also gearing up to continue our work in advocacy, public education, and support to New Brunswickers with Learning Disabilities.

LDANB/TAANB has worked on a number of projects this year including participation in the:

• Ministerial Committee on Inclusive Education,
• Provincial LD Strategy Committee,
• Non-Profit Organization Task Force (submission),
• Employ-Ability Task Force,
• New Brunswick Disabilities Executive Network,
• Premier’s Council on the Status of Disabled Persons.

Our Annual Spring Conference was also a great success in spite of the surprise storm and we received excellent reviews from the participants. LDANB extends our sincere thanks to the T. R. Meighen Family Foundation, the Departments of Education, Family and Community Services, Health, and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, and the Fredericton Community Foundation their generous support of our efforts. Everyone benefits from these partnerships because these educational sessions provide necessary support to persons with Learning Disabilities, their family, teachers and our community. We also had a lot of fun with our Love & Lobster Draw and express our gratitude to Hazen Boyd of the Quoddy Bay Fish Market for providing the crustaceans!

We are ringing in the beginning of a new school year and LDANB/TAANB is marking 37 years of service and advocacy for New Brunswickers with Learning Disabilities. We continue to appreciate the support of our members and welcome your participation in strengthening our Association!

Kathrin Pader

President, LDANB

LDANB/TA-ANB INC.

Her Honour
Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell,
Patron

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS2007-2008

President: Kathrin Pader
Treasurer: Sylvianne Caron
Secretary: Susan Marshall
V-President (Funding): Mary Jones
V-President (admin): Fabienne McKay
V-President (programs): Rhonda Rubin
National Director: David Wagner

Consumer Representative.: Emily Fader

Newsletter Editor: Fabienne McKay

Office coordinator: Nila Goodine

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the Department of Education for
their ongoing support in the
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DISCLAIMER:

The Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick does not support, endorse or recommend any method, treatment, product, remedial center, program or person for children, youth, or adults with learning disabilities. It does, however, endeavour to inform you in the belief that you have the right to know.

AVERTISSEMENT :

Troubles d'apprentissage - association du Nouveau-Brunswick ne peut appuyer, conseiller ou recommander méthodes, traitements, produits, évaluations, centres de rattrapage, programmes ou individus pour les enfants ou adultes en difficulté d'apprentissage. Par contre, nous tentons d'informer dans la mesure où nous croyons au droit à l'information.