The Provincial Government is marking International Literacy Day on September 8 by celebrating the 2024 recipient of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award for Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, are extending congratulations to the Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities across the province. The association offers a wide range of services such as specialized tutoring for children and adults, support groups, screening, and community outreach programs. These services are aimed at promoting awareness, providing resources, and advocating for the rights and needs of individuals with learning disabilities and their supporters.
The association works closely with schools, educators, health care professionals, and the community to enhance the understanding and support for individuals with learning disabilities to help empower them to achieve their full potential.
The Council of the Federation Literacy Award is marking 20 years of presenting this award in Canada. The award was created in 2004 to celebrate adult learners who undertake literacy training, as well as the valuable contributions made by Canadians in the field of literacy, including family, Indigenous, health, workplace, and community literacy. The award is presented to learners, educators, volunteers, community organizations and businesses in each province and territory.
To support adult literacy in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government implemented the five-year Adult Literacy Action Plan in 2019. The plan places a special emphasis on reaching out to and supporting vulnerable populations, including newcomers, individuals with disabilities, and those facing economic hardships to improve literacy in the province.
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“On behalf of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador on receiving the 2024 Council of the Federation Literacy Award. The association’s commitment to community and supporting individuals with disabilities so they can thrive during their lifelong learning is admirable. I applaud your continued efforts to increase literacy and unwavering advocacy for the rights and needs of individuals with learning disabilities in our province.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Congratulations to the Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador on your steadfast dedication to making a difference in the lives of diverse learners in our province. Adult literacy is a key component to a person’s well-being and your positive impact and collaborative spirit is a testament to your passion to help individuals succeed and have a brighter future.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education
“We are delighted and excited to receive this recognition and grateful to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, funders, partners and well-wishers supporting us in helping children and adults who struggle with learning barriers. This is a recognition of the trust and commitment of our service users from across the province and the impactful work of our tutors and other staff members. We are committed to building a Learning Disabilities and ADHD-friendly province and sustainably addressing literacy issues. We look forward to working together with the community in making this province a role model in the country in identifying and overcoming learning barriers.”
Aneesh Sasikumar
Executive Director
Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Learn more
Adult Literacy Action Plan
Call for Nominations for 2024 Council of the Federation Literacy Award
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