Tell us about yourself! I am a single mom of 3 and a grandparent of 3. I have worked in Special Education for the past 25 years. I have taught…
By Lauren Clouser
Meet our Members: Meet Pam Cusick!
Tell us about yourself! I’m a research professional with expertise in research study design, implementation, and analysis. My background in public health communications and research, coupled with a passion for…
Meet Our Members: Meet Elizabeth Hamblet!
Elizabeth Hamblet is the author of 7 Steps to College Success: A Pathway For Students with Disabilities, and is a college learning disabilities specialist. Elizabeth is an LDA member to…
LDA’s 2023 Year in Review
Thanks to the generosity, dedication, and advocacy of our LDA Community we have achieved significant accomplishments in 2023, and we are excited to share some of the milestones we’ve reached…
Nominate an Adult with LD for our Harrison Sylvester Award!
This prestigious 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. Harrison Sylvester…
Nominate an Outstanding Educator for our Sam Kirk Award!
Each year LDA of America selects an outstanding educator to receive the Sam Kirk Educator of the Year Award. This is an opportunity to give educators a well-deserved “thank you”…
Meet Our Members: Meet Jennifer Strong!
Tell us about yourself! I’m Jennifer Strong, born and raised in a quaint Alaskan fishing village. Despite my Alaskan roots, my parents originally came from California. My upbringing was deeply…
Meet our Members: Meet Mitch Beres!
Tell us about yourself! I am a retired business executive and am currently the President of the Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia. I went to college at SUNY Cortland NY and…
Meet our Members: Meet Dr. Lisa Rutner!
Tell us about yourself! I earned my bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies in 2009, which was 30 years after I graduated from high school. I earned my master’s degree in…
Meet our Members: Meet Keitha Osborne!
Tell us about yourself! My name is Keitha Ava Marie Osborne. I am a passionate and committed educator with over 30 years of experience in the educational system. I have a keen interest in…