Register Now for Barbara Arrowsmith-Young Talk
Lutherwood is excited to announce that on May 16th Barbara Arrowsmith-Youth is coming to Waterloo Region to share her inspiring story of her personal journey overcoming severe learning disabilities.
Barbara Arrowsmith-Young created mental exercises that reshaped her brain, completed graduate school and became Director and Founder of the Arrowsmith School. Today, her training programs for students with learning disabilities are used internationally. Her powerful story creates hope for children and adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges.
This event is open to the public at a cost of $10.00.
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