The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada's 4th National Virtual Conference
2025-11-22 | Virtual Event
An empowering day of learning, collaboration, and advocacy for parents, educators, professionals, and caregivers supporting individuals with learning disabilities (LD).
This year’s theme — The Power of Partnership — reflects LDAC’s mission to promote the full participation of children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities in school, work, and life. Whether you’re a caregiver navigating your child’s diagnosis, a teacher looking for proven tools, or a professional working to support inclusion, this conference delivers practical knowledge, actionable strategies, and powerful connections.
Your participation directly supports LDAC’s national advocacy, research, and programming — supporting the 5.6% of Canadians living with learning disabilities — and the educators, professionals, and families who stand beside them.

Early Bird Registration – $50 + $5.75 HST (ends Nov. 4, 2025)
General Admission – $75 + $8.63 HST

Link to Register

Rare But Not Alone
2025-12-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-01 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
Join us in this welcoming space for families who care for someone with a rare disorder (diagnosed or not). Rare disorders and conditions affect a small number of people in the country or even the world. Living with a rare disorder or condition can feel invisible and isolating, and sometimes there are seemingly no answers. But it doesn’t have to be scary all of the time—especially if you have others beside you! Join our supportive group and find strength in numbers as we share stories, connect with others who understand, and build upon our supportive networks.
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY FSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs, please let us know when you register, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs. Sign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 weeks notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register.

Ability To Rise
2025-12-03 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | Cedar Event Centre, 111 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax, NS, B3M 1M3, Canada
Overview

Join us to honour champions of accessibility and inclusion through stories, awards, and performances that inspire change.

Welcome to Ability to Rise: Celebrating Leaders in Disability Inclusion
A celebration in recognition of the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2025.

About
This inspiring event features motivational speakers, engaging presentations, live performances, awards ceremonies, great food, and meaningful networking opportunities. It’s a space where employers, community leaders, and advocates come together to recognize progress, share stories, and reaffirm their commitment to accessibility and inclusion in our workplaces and communities.
Ability to Rise is a province-wide collaboration between:

Government of Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Directorate
Halifax Regional Municipality’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ANSAIO)
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission (NSHRC)
Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities (NSLEO)
Nova Scotia Liquor Commission (NSLC)
Nova Scotia Works (NSW)
TEAM Work Cooperative & the MentorAbility program
The Disability Partnership

Together, we are building a platform that celebrates leadership, accessibility, and inclusion —showcasing the power and potential of persons with disabilities across Nova Scotia.

Transportation Information
Halifax Transit Routes & Schedules
Closest Bus Routes: 3, 4, and 135 (Lacewood Dr. & Dunbrack St.)
Secondary Routes: 2, 136, 137, 138 (Willett St. & Dunbrack St.)
Walking Distance: 8–10 minutes from bus stops to the venue.
If you have transportation barriers or concerns, email info@nsleo.com and we’ll assist wherever possible.

Accessibility Information
Below you’ll find details about accessibility supports and event logistics.
When registering, please note any accessibility needs or required services so we can reduce barriers as much as possible.
Services already being provided are:

ASL interpreters
CART (captioning)
Sighted guides

Venue Accessibility:

Accessible parking available (note: spaces and aisles are smaller than standard size)
Table clearance is 26.5” but if you need a higher clearance, please indicate this in your registration form

Event Accessibility:

Seating arranged to accommodate accessibility and dietary needs
Breakfast: plated service
Lunch: buffet service
Volunteers available to assist as needed

Accessible Transportation
We are planning on providing accessible transportation if there is interest. The current plan is to have a shuttle from Mumford Terminal area to the Cedar Event Centre. If you are interested, please note it in the accessibility needs question or email info@nsleo.com. Plans may change if there is not enough demand but we will do our best to provide local travel accommodations to the venue.

Registration Information
Ticket Options:

Free tickets are available if cost is a barrier to attending.
Alternate payment methods, such as invoicing, can also be arranged.

Group Registration:

Limit of one table (8 seats) per organization.
You can request additional seats and will be notified by Monday, November 24, 2025 if this is a possibility

Registration Deadline:
Monday, November 24, 2025, or until all seats are filled.
Additional Details:
Eventbrite is used for payment and basic contact details.
A follow-up email will include a link to collect dietary and accessibility information for each attendee.
You can register and pay first, then submit individual attendee details later (by the deadline).
For more information on any of the registration details, including ticket options, group registration, or payment, please email info@nsleo.com.

Refunds & Ticket Transfers
Refunds are available until Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Can’t attend? You’re encouraged to transfer your ticket to someone else. To do so, simply email info@nsleo.com with the updated attendee name(s).

Nobody’s Perfect (NPP) Facilitators
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-06 | Virtual Event
Save the Date for the third National Virtual Nobody’s Perfect Conference, happening May 5 & 6, 2026!
Theme: Looking Within, Growing Together: Supporting parenting journeys through shared experiences
This virtual event will bring together Nobody’s Perfect (NPP) Facilitators, Trainers, Master Trainers, Provincial/Territorial Coordinators, Public Health Agency of Canada policy analysts, and international partners. It’s a chance to connect, share, and celebrate the impact of Nobody’s Perfect over the decades.
Call for Proposals Now Open!
Do you have something inspiring to share? We’re looking for dynamic workshop facilitators and entertainers to help make this conference unforgettable.
Apply here
Upcoming Event: NPP Facilitator Refresher Day – January 13, 2026
Join us for a national virtual refresher day to reconnect and recharge.
Register here
Posters below – feel free to share with your networks!

Save the Date English
Réservez la date
Call for Proposals
Nobody’s Perfect Facilitator Refresher
