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 61st International Conference will bring all of these audiences together in Orlando, Florida to learn, discover, advocate and work together to create awareness and new opportunities.
By LDA of America
Dollar Tree Thrives During Pandemic, But Is Still Not Removing Toxic Chemicals Fast Enough
While many businesses are struggling due to the pandemic, discount stores like Dollar Tree are thriving. According to numbers the company made public at the end of August, even after…
Core Principles: Disproportionality in Identification for Special Education
In December of 2016, the United States Department of Education (USED) finalized guidance and regulations to address racial and ethnic disparities…
Public Policy & Advocacy Actions – August 2020
Learn about LDA’s latest public policy and advocacy actions that impact individuals with learning disabilities including the latest happenings in Congress, federal and state agencies, at the state and local…
Public Policy & Advocacy Actions – July 2020
Learn about LDA’s latest public policy and advocacy actions that impact individuals with learning disabilities including the latest happenings in Congress, federal and state agencies, at the state and local…
LDA Expresses Concern Over Supreme Court’s Espinoza Ruling and Impact on Public Funding for Public Schools
Pittsburgh, PA (June 30, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue that states which offer financial assistance to private schools cannot exclude…
LDA Visualizes a World…
LDA visualizes a world in which learning disabilities are universally understood, so all individuals are accepted, supported, and empowered to live a self-determined life. As an organization, we acknowledge that…
LDA Raises Concerns over IDEA and Section 504 Waivers to Secretary Betsy DeVos
Pittsburgh, PA (April 1, 2020) – The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has submitted a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos related to concerns about a provision…
Make Your Voice Heard: CARES Act Threatens Educational Rights
Thank you for making your voice heard last week! Over 230 of you reached out to your Senators/Representatives through our Action Alert! Thanks to your action, LDA has learned that the…
Make Your Voice Heard: LD Protections are Being Targeted!
As the U.S. Congress deliberates on a stimulus package to address the COVID-19 epidemic, the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has learned that Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) has offered…
