$300K for 300 Kids
Every dollar matched until December 31 — double your impact today.
Together, We Can Build Bright Futures!
Across BC, thousands of neurodivergent children are struggling to learn, feeling defeated and left behind. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Our Bright Futures Bursary Fund removes financial barriers so families can access the specialized, confidence-building instruction their children need to learn, develop, and succeed. Every dollar you give will be matched and help transform the lives of children, youth, and adults with learning and brain-based differences like dyslexia, ADHD, and autism.
With less than 5% of our funding from government sources, we rely on generous supporters like you to help more learners thrive each year.
Join us in raising $300K to support 300 vulnerable learners across BC.
Donate Now!David’s Story
Chronic back pain left David unable to work and forced him to make an impossible choice — only one child could get the help they both urgently need. Thanks to our Bright Futures Bursary Fund, both boys now receive the specialized, life-changing support they deserve. For David, it’s more than relief — it’s renewed hope for his sons and their family’s future.
See how your generosity is transforming lives, one family at a time.
How we are helping families across BC
Access without barriers
77% of our families access our Bright Futures Bursary Fund. We prioritize families facing financial, geographic, and social barriers.
Meeting families where they are
Our programs are in-person at our learning centres and live online to support regional communities across BC.
Our students’ success
Our students progress on average up to 1.5 grade levels each year and report significant increases in confidence and self-esteem.
Bruna’s Story
Bruna is a single mom doing everything she can to support her two neurodivergent kids. A sudden layoff made specialized help feel out of reach. Then, our Bright Futures Bursary Fund opened the door to individualized learning support that met her children where they are — helping them thrive and restoring her hope for their future.
See how your generosity is transforming lives, one family at a time.
Why I Give
“I am proud to support LDS because of the important work it is doing to empower and support individuals with learning differences, regardless of their financial capacity, from early childhood through to adulthood. LDS’ programs and resources are making meaningful differences in the lives of the individuals and families it serves, and are ultimately helping to foster greater equity and inclusion in society at large.”
Marisa Cruickshank, Parent, lawyer, LDS monthly donor and Board Member
Please see a list of our supporters, donors, sponsors and grantors here.
Accountability you can trust.
Funds go directly to our Bright Futures Bursary Fund.
Bursaries are needs-based and outcomes-focused.
We report on impact, stories, and progress throughout the year.