The Learning Disabilities Association Fraser North branch has kicked off 2011 with a second location for its social development programs as well as new games and materials.
LDAFN's Betty Anne Myers said the extra space and materials will enable the association to provide a wider variety of programs for children with learning disabilities.
"It's amazing," said Myers about the good news the group received late last year when School District 43 offered two rooms at Minnekhada middle school in addition to existing space at Westwood elementary school in Port Coquitlam.
The group also raised $5,000 to pay for new materials, some of which will be used for a creative arts program for girls in the spring while games and hands-on materials will be useful for programs catering to boys.
Myers said social development programs that help children learn to express themselves in positive ways will now be offered at Minnekhada while multi-sensory literacy tutoring programs will continue to be offered at Westwood elementary.
Members of the public are invited to see the new space, including the new art and games rooms, on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Minnekhada middle school is located at 1390 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam and the programs are in Room. 9.
For more information about programs, visit www.ldafn.ca.
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