A New Northern Ontario Centre for Learning is expanding in North Bay as a new office will be centred at One Kid’s Place.
The news came during a press conference at One Kids Place on Wednesday afternoon.
The NOCLD is a newly established organization which is expanding the Learning Disabilities Association programs as well as services in a number of locations in Northern Ontario, including here in North Bay.
Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli was on hand at the event.
Fedeli says more than $500,000 in Ontario Trillium Foundation funding is allowing the program to grow in North Bay and across Northern Ontario.
“By establishing a full time Learning Disabilities Association here in North Bay they will be able to provide services and supports to more students and parents in our area. I want to congratulate the organization on their official launch,” said Fedeli.
“I know the Learning Disabilities Association of North Bay and Area will be a huge success.”
The new expanded programs are estimated to impact more than one thousand youth with learning disabilities across the region.
Officials believe the program will give families of learning disabled youth the tools needed to develop critical emotional and social skills.
“We are very excited to officially launch a full-time Learning Disabilities Association here in North Bay,” said Mary-Liz Warwick, Executive Director of the NOCLD.
“Thanks to the three-year, $600,000 Grow grant our organization received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation earlier this year, the NOCLD has been able to hire a full-time Resource Facilitator to oversee the programs and services being offered in North Bay.”
The NOCLD has also formed an important partnership with One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Centre. This partnership will help build sustainability for the continuation of programs and services across the North Bay area.
“One Kids Place is excited to partner with the NOCLD,” stated Dennis Filiatrault, Executive Director of One Kids Place (OKP).
“Having the NOCLD in OKP will help to create a synergy for our staff that will be a significant benefit to the children and youth we serve.”
