Episode 5

Episode 5: Accessing Learning Support with The Learning Disabilities Society and Rachel Forbes

In this interview with Rachel Forbes, we will look at how support for people with learning differences is evolving, how scaled fee support based on financial need is accessible through The Learning Disabilities Society, and available scholarships for students with learning differences.

LDS's Website:

LDS | Impactful Learning Support | For All Life's Learners (ldsociety.ca)

Scholarship Links:

Microsoft's Disability Scholarship:

Microsoft Disability Scholarship | Global Diversity and Inclusion at Microsoft


Googles Lime Scholarship:

Build your future with Google


Tuition Assistance for People with Dyslexia and Similar Learning Differences:

Frances McGlannan Foundation


National Center for Learning Disabilities Scholarships:

Anne Ford Scholarship - National Center for Learning Disabilities (ncld.org)


Canadian Government Education Grant:

Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities - Canada.ca


Mental Health Support Line:

Get support with these mental health resources - Kids Help Phone


Other resources:

20 Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities (collegeconsensus.com)




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Dyslexia and Beyond
A deep dive into successes with learning differences!

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Marco Montalbano

Marco Montalbano is a high school student with dyslexia who founded and hosts this podcast. In his podcast, he shares his story with dyslexia and the stories of experts and other people with learning differences. He hopes the podcast will educate the public and empower those with learning differences. During his free time, he can often be found working on various projects ranging from cooking to metal working and science experiments.