In response to the article, Denied: How Texas Keeps Tens of Thousands of Children out of Special Education (Houston Chronicle, Sept. 11, 2016), the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is expressing concerns about the harmful implications of placing a cap of 8.5 percent on the number of students identified as needing special education in Texas… Read More »
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JAN Drives Disability Inclusion in the Workplace with Free Online Accommodation Toolkit
MEDIA CONTACT: Lou Orslene @ 800-526-7234 Ext. 135 or Anne Hirsh Ext. 112 JAN’s Workplace Accommodation Toolkit offers disability-related guidance for U.S. businesses. Morgantown, WV (October 14, 2016) – The Job Accommodation…
Unprecedented Alliance of Scientists, Health Professionals, and Advocates Agree Toxic Chemicals Hurting Brain Development
MEDIA CONTACTS: David Zucker, dzucker@hbbf.org, 917.617.0584 Jennifer Hazelton, Jennifer.hazelton@hbbf.org, 404.368.2533 Unprecedented Alliance of Scientists, Health Professionals, & Advocates Agree Toxic Chemicals Hurting Brain Project TENDR calls for immediate action to…
Outstanding Educator Recognized by Learning Disabilities Organization
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), a premier source of information, support and advocacy for parents, teachers and individuals, recognized Nancy Hammill of Cherry Hill, NJ as the 2016 Sam Kirk Award recipient at its recent international conference in Orlando.
Educators, Professionals, Parents and Individuals gather at LDA’s National Conference in Orlando
Assistive technology, diversity and other timely topics will be featured at the 53rd annual international conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) at the World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL, February 15-18, 2016.
This conference attracts educators, administrators, support professionals, parents and adults with learning disabilities from around the country as well as from other countries to take a comprehensive look at issues and best practices in professional preparation and evaluation; advances in research, assessment for learning disabilities, and the transition from school to work or college.
LDA Takes a Stand on Flint, Michigan Water Situation
A letter to the editor
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) shares the distress of parents and professionals across the country over the situation in Flint, Michigan. The damage that has been done, and will continue to be done, by the contaminated water supply of Flint, is of immediate concern.
