An Educator and Parent Perspective For Educators: The holiday season is wonderful for many, but like all anticipated events, good things come to an end. Vacations are over, exciting activities…
By Lauren Clouser
Depression: From LDA’s Mental Health Committee
LDA’s Mental Health Committee fights stigma, provides support, educates the public, and advocates for individuals with learning disabilities who also struggle with mental health issues. This month we are focusing…
Anxiety: From LDA’s Mental Health Committee
Since 1949, May has been the designated month for Mental Health Awareness. Each year LDA joins the movement to help fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for…
ADHD: From LDA’s Mental Health Committee
Each year LDA joins the movement to help fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for individuals with learning disabilities who also struggle with mental health issues. This…
Introducing The LD Institute!
In partnership with the University of Arizona SALT Center, the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is pleased to announce the launch of The LD Institute. The LD Institute will…
LD Month 2021 Week 4
If you can believe it, it’s already week four of LD Month! We’re grateful for everyone who was able to join us to get the word out about learning disabilities…
LD Month 2021 Week 3
It’s the third week of LD Month, and we’re excited to share educational resources to further understanding for learning disabilities. Check out our calendar to find LDA resources that outline…
LD Month 2021 Week 2
Welcome to the second week of LD Month! Join us this week as we share different ways LDA is working to support individuals with LD, their families, and educators. Don’t…
LD Month 2021 Week 1
Welcome to our first week of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! Here at LDA, we’re working hard to spread knowledge and understanding about learning disabilities, and we hope you’ll join us!…
Healthy Children Project: Burger King, it’s time to get rid of toxic PFAS!
Some companies add PFAS to food packaging to make it grease-resistant, but these chemicals have been linked to certain cancers, immune system suppression, reduced birth weight, and may also harm…