The Learning Disabilities Association of America stands with NCLD in condemning recent remarks made by the Administration suggesting that someone with a learning disability should not serve as president, and…
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LDA’s Position on the 21st Century Dyslexia Act
The 21st Century Dyslexia Act is proposed bipartisan federal legislation (H.R. 6052, S. 3010) designed to alter how public schools identify and support students with dyslexia by removing it from…
LDA Recognizes 2026 Educator of the Year
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) will honor Dr. Phip Ross with the 2026 Sam Kirk Educator of the Year Award at LDA’s 63rd Annual International Conference in St.…
LDA Recognizes Learning Disability Expert with Highest Honor
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) will honor Dr. Nancy Mather with The LDA Award at LDA’s 63rd Annual International Conference in St. Louis, MO. This award is the…
LDA Announces Leadership Transition
Learning Disabilities Association of America Announces Leadership Transition – CEO Cindy Cipoletti to Step Down by End of February 2026 PITTSBURGH, Pa. — October 30, 2025 — After six years…
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) Statement on the Termination of Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Staff
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has been monitoring the government shut-down and the recent reports that nearly all staff at the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) have…
States Recognize Learning Disability Awareness Month
Texas, Wisconsin, and Illinois have declared October 2025 as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and LDA is dedicated to sharing information about learning disabilities. To…
Explore a new member perk with EmpathED!
For a limited time, LDA Members can purchase a one year individual membership to EmpathED for only $50. EmpathED is a groundbreaking platform that uses immersive technology and storytelling to…
Become a Sponsor for LDACON63!
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 62nd International Conference will bring these audiences together to learn, discover, advocate and work to create awareness and new opportunities.
Current Cases Impacting Education Law
Published 6/24/2025 Loper Bright Enterprises V. Raimondo In 2024, the Supreme Court case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo changed the way that courts have to consider regulations posed by governmental…
