Our Member Agency
Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough
Shari Davis, Executive Director
Member Since: 1981
2009-2010 United Way Funding: $55,719
Agency Description: Provides a resource library; self advocacy training; self advocacy groups and advocacy support; one-to-one resource facilitation support; parent education groups; Adaptive Technology Training; CAP (Computer Access Program); Computers for Literacy Development tutoring program; SOAR Program (transitional support for learning disabled students moving into high school), community education presentations/seminars; quarterly newsletter.
United Way Funded Programs: General budget
Number Who Benefit Annually: 4,382 people accessing services – 2,450 receiving education services; 29 community parents/professionals accessed adaptive technology training; 249 individuals utilized the Resource Library; 488 children receiving tutoring support; 46 Received basic computer training; 795 Received one-to-one support; 325 Received self advocacy training.
Number of Volunteers Annually: 118
Number of Staff: 5