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LDA News

Become an LDACON64 Partner!

Since 1963 the Learning Disabilities Association has served as the premier resource for educators, counselors, attorneys, school psychologists, administrators, para-educators, researchers and other professionals, along with parents of children and adults who have learning disabilities. Our 64th International Conference will bring these audiences together to learn, discover, advocate and work to create awareness and new opportunities.

LDA’s Statement on the Move of OSERS to HHS

The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) views the move of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) from the U.S. Department of Education to the Department of…

LDA Mourns the Passing of Dr. Larry B. Silver

Larry B. Silver, M.D., a pioneering child and adolescent psychiatrist, renowned author, and tireless advocate for children with learning disabilities and ADHD, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the…