The Association exists to provide information, educate about learning disabilities, develop and provide innovative programming, and to direct attention to resources available in the community.

INFORMATION/REFERRAL - conferences, workshops,
training for employers and professionals,
distribution of brochures, newsletters and information bulletins.

RESOURCE CENTRE - resource directories, lending library, journals, research publications, audiovisual materials, reference publications.

SUPPORT SERVICES - referral/network services for families, adults and professionals, parent and adult support groups; parent training courses.

PUBLIC AWARENESS - provincial and national newsletters, speakers bureau,forums, co-sponsorship of events and activities, on-going media relations

NETWORKING - participating in public meetings, networking of parents and professionals, other disability groups, presentations to school and government agencies.