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LDA Publishes SLD Evaluation Principles and Standards
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) announces the publication of a groundbreaking research paper titled “Specific Learning Disabilities Evaluation Principles and Standards.” LDA and an interdisciplinary team of researchers…
I Went Ahead and Proved Them Wrong: A Talk with Katie Selby
Heard on The LDA Podcast Because of her language impairment and learning disabilities, Katie Selby was often told that she wasn’t ‘college material.’ After learning how to advocate for herself…
Meet Our Members: Meet Kari Fotis!
Tell us about yourself! I am the owner and Director of the Hampton Roads Dyslexia Center (HRDC) in Newport News, VA. I opened the center in 2020 after nearly 20…
Beyond Books: Resources and Community at Your Local Library
Heard on The LDA Podcast We talk to Carrie Banks, a supervising librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library, about the Inclusive Services Program, community-building opportunities at the library, and their…
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Getting to Know IES and its Resources for Educators
Join us on August 8th, 12pm ET, for a free webinar from the Institute of Education Sciences. The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is the nation’s leading source of rigorous…
Meet our Members: Meet Ajit Moorkoth!
A bit about Ajit: Ajit Moorkoth is a Consultant Rehabilitation Practitioner, Clinical Special Educator, and Psychologist, with training from India and Australia. He has 32 years of professional experience with…
The Power of Kindness: A Talk with Artist Mark Stoddart
Heard on The LDA Podcast Mark Stoddart, a renowned Scottish sculptor with dyslexia, has dedicated 30 years to creating captivating bronze sculptures. Many of these pieces serve a dual purpose…
Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania Provides Reading Programs to Underserved Pittsburgh Communities
The Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania (LDA of PA) has created two multisensory reading programs in Pittsburgh. So far, over 80 students have benefited from these programs.
Researchers Searching for Participants with “Invisible Disabilities” in the Workplace
Dear Learning Disabilities Association of America Community! We are a team of researchers from the University of Toronto conducting research to help people with invisible disabilities, including learning disabilities. In…
