The Learning Disabilities Association of America believes that every person with learning disabilities can succeed in school, at work, in relationships, and within the community when provided the right supports and the right opportunities.
Committed to the study of learning disabilities through all stages of life, this journal provides the most current information on research, practice, theory, issues, and trends to broaden understanding and improve quality of life.
Learning Disabilities Association of America created the Healthy Children Project to raise awareness, promote policies and practices, and to build a nationwide network of LDA members to protect children’s health and reduce toxic exposures.
LDA’s Healthy Children Project Director: Pa. children deserve better than Andrew Wheeler in the EPA
LDA’s Healthy Children Project Director, Maureen Swanson, was recently featured in The Philadelphia Enquirer Editorial / Opinion pieces on recent happenings with the Environmental Protection Agency and why our children deserve better. Read the article here…
Conference Preview: An Interview with Lynn Miner Rosen
Our own Mark Halpert interviews Lynn Miner Rosen about her session at the upcoming 56th Annual International Learning Disabilities Association of America Conference – February 18-21, 2019.
Watch the video…
LDA Responds to Federal Commission on School Safety Report
The Learning Disabilities Association of America has the following response to the release of the report of the Federal Commission on School Safety: The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is pleased that today’s report highlights best practices such as the use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and a continuum of mental health services both in school and community settings. However, these practices are not new and, in fact, are already being implemented in schools around the country. LDA supports continuing and increasing these policies and practices. Of deeper concern to LDA is the Commission’s recommendation to rescind the… Read More »
I have throughly enjoyed the past three days at this conference. It has been one of the best experiences of my professional career. Thank you to all who made it a success!
When 5 Past Presidents of LDA collide in the hallways of LDA's 56th Annual International Conference! It's always great to see friends and catch up! L-R: Pat Lillie, North Carolina; Connie Parr, Illinois; LaNelle Gallagher, Texas; Sandra Britt, Mississippi; and Suzanne Fornaro, Alabama #LDACon
Bob Broudo tackles the LDA bull at LDA's 56th Annual Conference Deep in the Heart of Texas event last night in Fort Worth, TX! #LDACon
Dana Maher, New Jersey; Caroline Maguire, Boston; Melanie Florsheim, Dallas, TX kicking up their heels and having fun at #LDACon in Fort Worth!
Are you in Fort Worth for the LDA Conference? Are you interested in Public Policy & Advocacy? Then join the LDA Public Policy & Advocacy Committee Open Meeting.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Network Nook
