Centre for Diverse Learners

Site: Burlington - Rotary Youth Centre

Record #: OAK3122
Last Full Update: 02 Sep 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-333-1977
E-Mail info@diverselearners.ca
Website https://diverselearners.ca
Contact Form https://diverselearners.ca/contact-us/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Jordan Handley Passalacqua, Senior Manager of Communication; Email: jordan@diverselearners.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Supports and empowers diverse learners with advocacy, services and education

Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1967
Primary Executive Carolyn Rankin-Boutin, Executive Director
Elections AGM September

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Programs are designed to help students learn on their own terms, in ways that work for them

  • teach students and parents how to advocate for their rights in the classroom

Three pillars include:

  • Academic Programming, including Leaps in Literacy, Mastering Mathematics, and Individual Intensive
  • Mental Health and Social Wellbeing, including Social Skills, Homework Health and Preparation program
  • Community Support, including advocacy support, free workshops and community training
Hours

Mon-Thu 11 am- 8pm

Areas Served Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of)
Eligibility

Children, youth, adults, parents, caregivers, educational providers and support workers impacted by or working with the neurodiverse population and those with learning disabilities. 

Application

Program application forms are available online, phone calls and emails are also accepted

Languages English
Fees None - for most programs ; Individual Intensive has a variable fee per hour

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Rotary Youth Centre
560 Guelph Line, Top Flr
Burlington, ON L7R 3M4
Intersection Guelph Line and Woodward Ave
Mailing Address Rotary Youth Centre 
560 Guelph Line, Top Flr 
Burlington, ON L7R 3M4
Physical Access Fully Accessible - program location

Categories and Classification

Parenting Main Categories Special Needs ; Community Supports
Parenting Sub-Categories Family Supports ; Tutoring / Homework Help
Service Categories Disability Associations ~ Learning Disabilities ; Disability Awareness Training ~ Learning Disabilities ; Education Advocacy Groups ~ Learning Disabilities ; Special Libraries ~ Learning Disabilities ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Learning Disabilities ; Subject Tutoring ~ Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ; Subject Tutoring ~ Learning Disabilities