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ADA and 504 – When is an Individual with a Learning Disability Protected by These Laws?

Written by the Learning Rights Law Center and Dentons US LLP  Note: The answers below are interpretations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the ADA…

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Homework: Don’t Let Today’s Kindness Be Tomorrow’s Cruelty

Homework. In many families, this word brings up instant angst – LD or no LD. Students who struggle to complete homework often voice negative thoughts and demonstrate negative behaviors about…

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The Reading Brain: Executive Function Hard at Work

by Linda R. Hecker When I talk with educators across the country, they often lament that students don’t read much anymore, especially in the face of ubiquitous social and multimedia distractions.…

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Accommodations, Techniques and Aids For Learning

While the majority of a student’s program should be as closely aligned with the general education curriculum as possible, some accommodations and modifications may be necessary. Listed below are some…

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Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

Research continues to confirm that we can teach students with learning disabilities to “learn how to learn.” We can put them into a position to compete and hold their own.…

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Student Success Formula

Today’s schools face numerous, difficult challenges in preparing students for their roles in the world. The Expansion of Information Content explosion – the ever-expanding amount of information being added to…

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The Importance of Avoiding Excessive Corrections

Excessive correction reduces everyone’s motivation and increases feelings of low self-worth. Be sensitive when providing feedback. Learning occurs in safe environments where children do not need to defend their actions,…

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Summer Activities for Children with Learning Disabilities

When summer vacation arrives, parents are faced with selecting meaningful activities for their child with learning disabilities. Many parents see summer as a time for catching up on academic skills…

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Back to School: Working with Teachers and Schools – Helping Your Child Succeed in School

Starting school each fall is a challenge for the student and parents. The following article has been adapted from the US Department of Education website and offers some valuable suggestions…

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Wyoming

There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.

If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.

Wisconsin

LDA of Wisconsin’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Visit our website: https://ldaofwisconsin.org/

West Virginia

LDA of West Virginia’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Email: info@ldaamerica.org

Washington

There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.

If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.

Virginia

LDA of Virginia’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Visit our website: https://ldava.org

Vermont
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.

 

Utah

LDA of Utah’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ldau.org/

Visit our website: https://www.ldau.org/

Phone: 801.553.9156

Texas

LDA of Texas’ mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDATexas/

Visit our Website: https://ldatx.org

Tennessee
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
South Dakota
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
South Carolina

LDA of South Carolina’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDAofSC

Visit our Website: https://sites.google.com/view/ldaofsc/

Rhode Island
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Pennsylvania

LDA of Pennsylvania’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ldapa

Visit our website: https://ldaofpa.org

Phone: 412.212.7087

Oregon
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Oklahoma

LDA of Oklahoma’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Contact LDA of Oklahoma at info@ldaamerica.org.

Ohio

LDA of Ohio’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Visit our website: https://lda-oh.org

North Dakota
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
North Carolina

LDA of North Carolina’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDAofNorthCarolina

Visit our Website: https://ldanc.org

New York

LDA of New York’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Visit our website: https://ldanys.org

New Mexico
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
New Jersey

LDA of New Jersey’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningDisabilitiesAssociationofNJ/

Visit our website: https://ldanj.org

New Hampshire

LDA of New Hampshire’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Visit our website: https://nhlda.org

Nevada
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Nebraska

LDA of Nebraska’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningDisabilityNE/

Montana
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Missouri

LDA of America does not currently have an active state affiliate in Missouri.

Make a difference in your state by volunteering to start a state affiliate to help individuals with learning disabilities in your state.

Contact LDA of America at info@ldaamerica.org to inquire about starting a state affiliate.

Mississippi
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Minnesota

LDA of Minnesota’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDAMinnesota/

Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ldaminnesota

Visit our Website: https://www.ldaminnesota.org/

Phone: 952.582.6000

Michigan

LDA of Michigan’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDAmichigan

Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/LDAmichigan

Visit our Website: https://ldaofmichigan.org

Phone: 616.284.1650

Massachusetts

The mission of LDA of Massachusetts is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Affiliate Contact: Kristen Lech
Contact Email: klbsot03@mac.com

 

Maryland

LDA of Maryland’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ldamd/

Visit our website: https://ldamd.org/

 

LDA Maryland

 

Maine
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Louisiana

The Learning Disabilities Association of Louisiana (LDA-LA) is one of the state affiliates of the Learning Disabilities Association of America, as a nonprofit volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and adults with learning disabilities. Our mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education, and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDAofLouisiana/

Kentucky

LDA of Kentucky’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067524906403

Visit our Website: https://www.ldaofky.org/

LDA of Kentucky

Kansas
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Iowa

The Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa is dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by:

  • Encouraging effective identification and intervention,
  • Fostering research, and
  • Protecting the rights of individuals with learning disabilities under the law.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDA.Iowa

Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ldaofiowa

Visit our website: https://ldaiowa.org

Phone: 515.209.2290

LDA Iowa

Indiana

LDA of Indiana’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningDisabilitiesAssociationofIndiana/

Illinois

LDA of Illinois’ mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063726155725

Visit our website: https://ldaillinois.org

Phone: 708.430.7532

LDA of Illinois

Idaho
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Hawaii
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Georgia

LDA of Georgia’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningDisabilitiesAssociationofGeorgia/

Visit our website: https://ldaga.org

LDA of Georgia

Florida

LDA of Florida’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDAFlorida/

Visit our website: https://lda-florida.org

LDA Florida

District of Columbia

Washington D.C. is covered by the LDA of Maryland Affiliate

LDA of Maryland’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ldamd/

Visit our website: https://ldamd.org/

 

LDA Maryland

 

Delaware

LDA of Delaware’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Affiliate Contact: Fern Goldstein

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ldadelaware/

Visit our Website: https://ldadelaware.org/

LDA of Delaware

Connecticut

LDA of Connecticut’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDAofCT

Visit our Website: https://sites.google.com/view/ldaofconnecticut/

Colorado
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
California

LDA of California’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Visit our website: https://ldacalifornia.org

Affiliate Contact: EunMi Cho

LDA California

Arkansas

LDA of Arkansas’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ldarkansas/

Visit our website: https://lda-arkansas.org

LDA of Arkansas

Arizona
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Alaska
There is no official affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in this state.
If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please reach out to us here.
Alabama

LDA of Alabama’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.

Find Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDAAlabama/

Visit Our Website: https://ldaalabama.org/

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