Have you registered for Atlanta yet?!
That's right! Online registration is now OPEN for LDA's 55th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia! Check out the sessions and keynote speakers and be sure to join us!
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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.
Shop Amazon Smile
While everyone is busy shopping at this time of year - or all year round - LDA can now benefit from those who shop online at Amazon.com. AmazonSmile Foundation will donate a portion of your purchases to benefit LDA.
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is working hard this month to shine the spotlight on learning disabilities. Take a quick look at what we have in store this month to celebrate!
Healthy Children Project
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.Have you registered for Atlanta yet?!
That's right! Online registration is now OPEN for LDA's 55th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!
5 Questions to Start Conversations
Eleven diverse national organizations joined together to develop ideas for having a conversation about Specific Learning Disabilities. Check out this great resource and start having those conversations today!
Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal
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.
LDA Weighs in on DACA
One in every five students has learning disabilities. The vision of LDA is to ensure all individuals with LD are empowered to thrive and participate fully in society. This vision extends to all children in our public and private schools regardless of their family background or status. To ensure all students continue to receive appropriate services, the LDA Board agreed to sign on to the following letter with a broad array of national education organizations.
2018 Teacher Scholarships Available for Annual Conference
Teacher Scholarships LDA is pleased to announce a limited number of scholarships available, to be awarded to active teachers in grades K-12, for our 55th Annual International Conference. Through the generous support of The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, 20 scholarships will be awarded this year. PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATIONS Complete an application (either print or online) and submit it via mail (LDA, 4156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234) or email, with accompanying paperwork no later than Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Letter of recommendation from immediate supervisor (Principal, Assistant Principal, Head of School, Assistant Head of School) must accompany application. Winners will… Read More »
Nominate Someone for the 2018 Harry Sylvester Award!
This award honors and recognizes an adult with learning disabilities who has shown a strong dedication and commitment to advancing the issues of adults with learning disabilities. It is the wish of LDA to thank, in Harry Sylvester’s name, an adult with learning disabilities for his/her commitment to those living with learning disabilities. The Harrison Sylvester Award was created in 2010 to honor Harry Sylvester, a gentle but strong voice in the field of learning disabilities. Harry discovered in his mid 50’s, after struggling for most of life, that he was an adult with learning disabilities. With the knowledge of his… Read More »
