[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] LDA honored teacher Warren Schoepfer with the Samuel Kirk Educator of the Year Award for his outstanding work with students. The award is named in honor of Dr. Samuel Kirk, a pioneer in the field of learning disabilities, and is given annually to an outstanding educator who has made significant contributions to the field of learning disabilities.
By Lauren Clouser
LDA Awards LD Advocate & Journalist with Harrison Sylvester Award
[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] The Learning Disabilities Association of America’s (LDA) presented the 2023 Harrison Sylvester Award to Denise Brodey, a learning disabilities advocate and journalist. The award recognizes an adult with learning disabilities who has shown a strong dedication and commitment to supporting adults with learning disabilities.
LDA Honors USF Special Education Professor with LDA Award
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) awarded Dr. David Allsopp, Professor of Special Education at the University of South Florida, with the LDA Award. This award is the highest honor given by LDA, and is presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding leadership, support, and dedication in the field of learning disabilities.
LDA teams up with Marker Learning for Giving Tuesday
Contribute to our campaign Our campaign is still ongoing until December 15th! Help us to reach as many students as possible! This Giving Tuesday LDA and Marker Learning are partnering…
Earning Your GED as an Adult with Learning Disabilities
What is a GED? GED stands for General Educational Development test. It is an alternative certification you can receive if you left high school before graduating. The GED test has…
Job Resources By State for Adults with Learning Disabilities
We’ve created a directory of resources for individuals with LD who are looking for job and workplace resources.
Get Ready for LD Month with New LD Posters!
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and we want to help you to spread the word! We’ve created posters that can be hung in your library, classroom, or office year-round…
Submit a Nomination for the 2023 Harrison Sylvester Award!
About the 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…
LDA Unveils New Member Platform and Community
LDA’s new member platform brings old and new benefits all into one place.
Not Everyone is Going Back to School: Supports For Students Choosing Other Paths to Success
From LDA’s Mental Health Committee Recently, you have likely noticed your Facebook or Instagram flooded with pictures of your friends’ children returning to school for the fall. Whether their child…
