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Annual Report 2014
The right to learn, the power to achieve
The Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region would like to thank the United Way of Peel Region their generous support over the past year. Our successes could not have happened without their ongoing commitment to the communities of Peel Region: Brampton, Mississauga and
We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Region of Peel for their support of our new grant through their Community Programs Fund. We are delighted to have the support of the Region of Peel in extending the reach of our services to at-risk youth and their
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*Excerpt; see full financial statement for details and notes.
Board of Directors ······································ 1
President’s Report ······································· 2
Treasurer’s Report ······································· 3
Statement of Operations ····························· 4
Executive Director’s Report ························ 5
2013-2014 Highlights ·································· 7
Table of Contents
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Marvin Bavcevic
President
Terri LeRoux
Vice-President
Gayatri Kuarsingh
Treasurer
Leslie Silvestri
Director / SEAC Rep.
Lorraine Yuill
Director / SEAC Rep.
Roopnauth (Paul) Sharma
Director
Board of Directors 2013-2014
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President’s Report
Another year has passed and Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region (LDAPR) continues to grow. Our first full year as LDAPR has seen us change from a newly formed entity, trying to assimilate past practices and approaches from our predecessors into one new organization, to an entity leaving behind our past and forging ahead with our new future. Plans to streamline and improve operations are already in place. Although it is always difficult to refrain from looking backwards, we’ve begun to learn to move forward and not use past practices as rationale for future action. One of the exciting initiatives we’ve engaged in to help us achieve this goal is the commencement of a Strategic Planning initiative. Although this formal process will be completed over the next year, I wanted to make you aware of our actions. We’ve assessed the needs of our communities and are moving towards fulfilling those needs (in the short term) in the most efficient way possible. Over the longer term, our Board members, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders have contributed (and will continue to contribute) to helping shape the direction of our organization. We are excited about our future potential and are seeking to make LDAPR a model organization for other charitable organizations to follow. Stay tuned and follow our progress over the coming months and years! There are a number of groups that require their efforts within LDAPR acknowledged. A heartfelt “Thank You” goes out to:
Our funders. The continued support from the United Way and the Region of Peel is without question, critical. Our funders continue to provide us financial stability which enables us to focus on delivering our programs and services. The continued support we receive shows how valuable our contributions are perceived in our communities.
Our staff. They have shown enthusiasm, initiative and commitment. Their continued efforts are our strength. Those serviced by our staff commend the results achieved.
Our Board of Directors. This volunteer group consistently take time out of their busy lives to ensure enough resources are devoted to the proper stewardship of this organization. After hours’ meetings (formal and informal), phone calls, e-mails…the amount of communication exchanged amongst the Board is astounding. Even when the group doesn’t agree on issues, the result achieved and the decisions made always ends up being in the best interest of the organization.
The upcoming year promises to be full of growth and change. Some of those changes are occurring as we speak while many more are to come. We have a large responsibility to those impacted by LD in our community and we continue to strive to improve our position in the community and the manner in which we aid those seeking our assistance. Respectfully.
Marvin Bavcevic President
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The fiscal year 2013-2014 was the first year of operations for the organization as
Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region (LDAPR). Our commitment during the
year extended to families in Caledon as well as Brampton and Mississauga. We continue
to assess the needs of families through various strategic initiatives and will continue to tailor
our programs and resources to meet the needs within these communities.
For Fiscal 2014, LDAPR ended the year with an operating deficit. This deficit,
increased from prior year’s combined deficit by approximately $6,000 which was lower than
budgeted. As a result of the amalgamation, there was a reduction in funding during fiscal
2014 of approximately $85,000. This decrease in funding was offset by a reduction in
amalgamation costs of approximately $35,000 and a decrease in salaries and benefits of
approximately $45,000. However, given the organization’s continued efforts to make these
programs affordable to parents of children with learning disabilities, our programs continued
to break-even or operate at a deficit.
The organization continued to receive funding from United Way of Peel and the
Region of Peel, and at the end of the fiscal year, the organization deferred revenue in
excess of $230,000 received from our various funders to assist in the growth of the
organization and improvement and expansion of our programs available to the Peel
Region. Consequently this placed the organization in a healthy cash position in the amount
of approximately $225,000 at fiscal year-end. The organization continues to maintain
approximately $20,000 in investments derived from charitable Bingo events held in
Brampton and Mississauga.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Learning Disabilities Association of Peel
Region, we are confident that with our continued commitment to the organization and fiscal
responsibility we will be able to continue serving families of children with learning
disabilities in the Peel Region. All the best to all our members and their families and we
look forward to your continued support and partnership for many years to come!
Gayatri Kuarsingh
Treasurer
Treasurer’s Report
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Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region
Combined Statement of Operations
2014 Feb 7, 2013 June 30,2013 June 30,2013
LDAPR LDAM LDANP LDAPR Combined
Revenue
Bingo/Nevada $ 62382 $ 22,022 $ 23,640 $ 24,796 $ 70,458
United Way Grant 110,000 16,629 64,167 44,119 124,915
Region of Peel Grant 83,482 61,200 36,250 47,500 144,950
Summer Camp fees 23,654 11,480 10,303 - 21,783
YMCA Grant 4,162 2,081 2,081 - 4,162
Summer Career Placement( HRDC) 21,416 9,602 10,423 6,460 26,485
Conference/Workshops 620 6,163 65 (40) 6,188
Academic Support 37,620 5,675 13,435 13,090 32,200
Computer Skills/Assistive Technology 9,485 3,350 3,855 3,918 11,123
Donations 8,987 4,978 1,748 4,626 11,352
Social Skills/Positive Conflict 11,619 2,325 6,485 7,705 16,515
Membership 3,711 1,606 1,732 2,387 5,725
Rental income 2,400 1,600 - - 1,600
Fundraising 12,624 - - - -
Other - 51 1,537 4,935 6,523
$ 392,162 $ 148,762 $ 175,721 $ 159,496 $ 483,979
Expenses
Salary and benefits $ 195,542 $ 68,485 $ 88,366 $ 82,288 $ 239,139
Rent 81,171 26,706 23,766 29,618 80,090
Summer Camp 17,434 20,595 8,390 2,706 31,691
Office and General 30,900 11,459 13,155 14,110 38,724
Academic Support 38,129 2,400 10,940 15,146 28,486
Fundraising/Volunteer Expense 18,841 5,750 - 3,527 9,277
Conference/Workshops 4,135 3,229 124 163 3,516
Computer Skills/Assistive Technology 8,872 1,517 1,244 4,635 7,396
Legal and Audit 7,217 2,330 1,873 3,725 7,928
Membership fees 100 1,052 - - 1,052
Social skills/Positive Conflict 8,832 425 2,082 6,025 8,532
Bingo/Nevada 733 1,495 2,803 5,031
Amalgamation expense 2,660 15,977 16,143 6,195 38,315
$ 413,833 $ 160,658 $ 167,578 $ 170,941 $ 499,177
Deficiency of Revenue over Expenses (21,671) $ (11,896) $ 8,143 $ (11,445) $ (15,198)
Statement of Operations
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November 2014
LDAPR has been making steps towards their regional expansion of services and programs. This has been no easy task but we are on our way to providing programs throughout the Peel Region. We have worked very hard to get to where we are now and with a little more hard work we will be able to achieve our vision. As we charter through new waters to achieve a unified and cohesive regional identity we must always keep in the back of our minds the reason we provide our programing and supports. I would like to thank all the board members who have put in their time in regards to restructuring LDAPR’s future. I would like to thank our SEAC reps for their support in the fighting for the rights of students with learning disabilities. Your drive and commitment for equality is truly noted. Thank you to all the staff that make it possible for us to deliver our direct programs and services including Resource Counselling, Social Skills Training, Academic Tutoring, Positive Conflict Resolution Training, Computer Training , Summer Camp Programs, Assistive Technology, Stay In School Program, Adult and Parent Support Groups and Educational Workshops. Much gratitude to our funders United Way of Peel Region; The Region of Peel, YMCA of Greater Toronto, Canada Summer Jobs and our donors and volunteers. It is with your generous support we are able to do what we do. Thank you for acknowledging our dedication to serve the learning disabled community of Peel Region. We encourage all to continue to support our efforts to provide our clients with essential services and programs, which improve and enhance the lives of people living with learning disabilities. LDAPR still has a lot of work to do in 2014-15 but with the proper vision and supports I’m sure we can get there. Remember “The Right to learn, is the power to achieve” Sincerely, Carla Warwick, BSW Executive Director
Executive Director’s Report
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Office Staff
Carla Warwick
Executive Director
Tamara McEachern
Manager of Programs and Services
Unblind Tibbins
Manager of Community Engagement
Amber Low
Resource Counsellor
Jey-son Edwards
Project and Community Events Coordinator
Lilia Mastrocola
Client & Services Coordinator
Michael Collens
Assistant Executive Director
Sandy Gordon
Bookkeeper
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2013-2014 Highlights
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Azielee Gregory
Academic Tutoring
Beverley Manikoth
Academic Tutoring
Farah Jolag
Academic Tutoring
Molly Jain
Academic Tutoring
Anton Winn
Academic Tutoring and Youth Group
Abigail Iseyemi
Academic Tutoring
Natasha Fearing
Academic Tutoring
Kelly Robins
Academic Tutoring
Amanda Mastrocola
Academic Tutoring
Rachna Uberoi
Academic Tutoring
Carl Warwick
Academic Tutoring
Tina Si
Academic Tutoring
Tania Hayek
Academic Tutoring
Emeline Van Bodegom
Assistive Technology
Jennifer Armstrong
Orton-Gillingham Program
Mandeep Gill
Computer Skills
Tasha Warwick-Fletcher
Positive Conflict
Stacy Johnson
Social Skills
Krystal Petty
Computer Skills
Program Staff
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PROGRAM FREQUENCY ENROLMENT
Adult Support Group
6 meetings per year
8 per meeting
Computer Mastery Levels 1
and 2,
Assistive technology
Three 10 week programs
6 week sessions recurring
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Parent Support Group
9 meetings per year 9 per meeting
Social Skills
Three 10-week programs 82
Summer Support Program
6 weeks
133
Academic Support
Ongoing 114
Positive Conflict Resolution Three 10-week programs 37
Youth Group 13 Sessions 33
Orton-Gillingham 6 weeks sessions 18
SERVICES FREQUENCY ENROLMENT
Resource Facilitation
Business Hours
Over 3930 documented +
25% error rate = 2950
Information Display at com-
munity events
As scheduled 50 events
3633 individuals & families
reached
Resources Fair & Speakers
Corner
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Library Business Hours 12 (avg. 1 users per month)
Newsletter Quarterly
1384 (Membership +
schools)
Volunteers
Ongoing 32 volunteers / 175+ hours
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W e would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our many members and volunteers for the outstanding leadership and commitment they have shown over the past year. Your generosity helped us to raise awareness and provide support to the Learning Disabilities communities within Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, Orangeville and neighbouring communities. We are excited about starting the next chapter in our story and we are looking forward to your continue involvement
© 2013, Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region