About Us
Our Mission
To support and empower diverse learners through advocacy, education, and services.
Our Vision
A world in which individuals with diverse learning needs are valued, included, and empowered.
Values
Respect
We treat everyone with honesty, dignity, and respect and value the unique experiences and knowledge they bring.
Compassion
We recognize the struggles that diverse learners and their families face and welcome the opportunity to support them.
Leadership
We act as a strong and passionate voice for diverse learners by embracing ongoing education and research in the field.
Innovation
We encourage continuous learning, evaluation, and creativity throughout the organization to allow us to better serve our community.
Community
We create meaningful partnerships to support the many needs of our learners and their families.
Our mission is to support and empower diverse learners through advocacy, education, and services. We aim to build a world where individuals with diverse learning needs are included, empowered, and celebrated.
Our programs are designed to help students learn on their own terms, in the ways that work for them. In the short term, we teach students and parents how to advocate for their rights in the classroom. In the long term, we want to make sure they don’t have to. Our goal is a world where our organization isn’t needed – where every student automatically gets the help they deserve.
Who Do We Serve?
We support any diverse learner who can benefit from our programs, with a primary focus on:
- Those with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, non-verbal and other learning disabilities.
- Those with ADHD.
- Those with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Those with mental health issues that affect their learning.
CDL is Proudly certified by:
Ontario Living Wage Network
Plan to Protect®