This presentation was used as a rally cry at the 2010 LDAO Provincial Annual General Meeting in Toronto, Ontario.

1. We all want individuals
with learning disabilities
to reach their potential.

3. “Release The Power”
Demonstration

4. Set the record straight on learning disabilities and
the people who live with them.
1) We’ll reflect on “7 FACTS” regarding learning disabilities.

5. Celebrate the unique achievements and capabilities
of people living with learning disabilities.
2) We’ll match each of the facts with the introduction of a powerful individual
who has a learning disability, (represented by our volunteers).

6. Learning Disability
INVISIBLE DISABILITY
THE FACTS
Set the record straight on learning disabilities and the people who live with them.

7. Henry Winkler
ACTOR/PRODUCER
“The Fonz”
Happy Days
Celebrate the unique achievements and capabilities of people living with learning disabilities.

8. I AM POWERFUL
HENRY

9. Average
to
Above Average
Intelligence
Learning Disability
INVISIBLE DISABILITY
THE FACTS
Set the record straight on learning disabilities and the people who live with them.

10. IKEA: An acronym for names associated with the founder.
His name: Ingvar Kamprad;
The family farm: Elmtaryd;
The village he’s from: Agunnaryd
The richest person in Europe - 51.6 Billion
"Only those who are asleep make no mistakes."
Probationary
Ingvor Kamprad
(CEO / IKEA )

11. I AM POWERFUL
INGVOR

12. Average
to
Above Average
Intelligence
Brain
processes
information
differently
Learning Disability
INVISIBLE DISABILITY
THE FACTS
Set the record straight on learning disabilities and the people who live with them.

13. 1 Million lap tops in underdeveloped countries.
Is it not a lap top program it is an education program.
Inoculating against ignorance.
Mission: Stimulate economic & cultural change
Happening through children via education!
One Laptop Per Child Foundation
Nicholas Negroponte
Entrepreneur/Philanthropist
Celebrate the unique achievements and capabilities of people living with learning disabilities.

14. I AM POWERFUL
NICHOLAS

15. Average
to
Above Average
Intelligence
Different
Not
Defective
Brain
processes
information
differently
Learning Disability
INVISIBLE DISABILITY
THE FACTS
Set the record straight on learning disabilities and the people who live with them.

16. Innovator of the Year Award
Lerner Humanitarian Award
He has published nearly 450 journal articles
He performed more than 22,000 operations
International reputation for expertise in all areas of cardiac surgery
A pioneer and refiner of advanced surgical techniques
Pacesetter in the development of minimally invasive valve surgery
Delos Cosgrove, MD
(BRAIN SURGEON))
Celebrate the unique achievements and capabilities of people living with learning disabilities.

17. I AM POWERFUL
DR. COSGROVE

18. Average
or
Above Average
Intelligence
Different
Not
Defective
Brain
processes
information
differently
Great abilities
Learning Disability
INVISIBLE DISABILITY
THE FACTS
Set the record straight on learning disabilities and the people who live with them.

19. Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter)
“I still have difficulty tying my shoelaces.”
Daniel says his learning disability has been a blessing
because it was the inspiration for his acting career.
Going to auditions had him practice his weaker skills and gave him
the confidence boost he needed as he was struggling academically.

20. I AM POWERFUL
Daniel Radcliffe

21. Average
or
Above Average
Intelligence
Different
Not
Defective
Brain
processes
information
differently
Great abilities
Learning Disability
INVISIBLE DISABILITY
THE FACTS
14,000 / Yr.
140,000 / Yr.
Common
1 - 10
up to
Set the record straight on learning disabilities and the people who live with them.

22. Todd Cunningham
Ontario Educator
Celebrate the unique achievements and capabilities of people living with learning disabilities.

23. I AM POWERFUL
TODD

24. Average
or
Above Average
Intelligence
Different
Not
Defective
Brain
processes
information
differently
Great abilities
Learning Disability
INVISIBLE DISABILITY
THE FACTS
Hereditary
14,000 / Yr.
Common
1 - 10
up to
Set the record straight on learning disabilities and the people who live with them.

25. K
Y
L
E
L
U
C
A
S
A
N
G
I
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B
L
A
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CARMEN
NICOLE
NATALIE
Celebrate the unique achievements and capabilities of people living with learning disabilities.
We love these wonderfully unique minds.
My three sons and I have them and the people we marry have them too!

26. I AM POWERFUL
ANGIE

27. People with learning disabilities are represented in all fields –
the arts, business, public service, education, sports, science,
medicine, entertainment, etc.
They have the power to achieve!

28. ________________

33. Release the Power
Poppers
LDAO Board Members
Representing
“Famous People”

35. Average
or
Above Average
Intelligence
Different
Not
Defective
Brain
processes
information
differently
Great abilities
Learning Disability
INVISIBLE DISABILITY
THE FACTS
Hereditary
Common
1 - 10
up to
Set the record straight on learning disabilities and the people who live with them.