The Learning Disabilities Association of America is thrilled to announce that they have partnered with EmpathED. EmpathED empowers schools to support their students with Learning Disabilities and Other Health Impairments…
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EAD Roadmap on Disability History and Civics Extension
Educating young people to take active, constructive roles in our democracy is important for all learners. It is particularly important for young people with learning disabilities, attention issues, and other…
A Statement on Statewide Assessment During the Covid Pandemic
Remote learning, hybrid learning, and in-person learning during this tragic time of the COVID-19 pandemic have placed our educational system in turmoil. Children, educators, and parents live in continual anticipation…
LDA Takes Part in Successful Campaign for PFAS-Free Packaging from McDonald’s
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals are used to make materials grease and water-resistant. These chemicals are also harmful to our health and are nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they do…
Dollar Tree Thrives During Pandemic, But Is Still Not Removing Toxic Chemicals Fast Enough
While many businesses are struggling due to the pandemic, discount stores like Dollar Tree are thriving. According to numbers the company made public at the end of August, even after…
Get LD Month Officially Recognized in Your State or Town!
Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, and Wisconsin have declared October 2023 as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and LDA is dedicated to…
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Letter to State Directors of Special Education
*LDA sent the following letter to all State Directors of Special Education regarding delays in evaluations and reevaluations. September 1, 2020 As the start of the school year draws near,…
Public Policy & Advocacy Actions – August 2020
Learn about LDA’s latest public policy and advocacy actions that impact individuals with learning disabilities including the latest happenings in Congress, federal and state agencies, at the state and local…
Public Policy & Advocacy Actions – July 2020
Learn about LDA’s latest public policy and advocacy actions that impact individuals with learning disabilities including the latest happenings in Congress, federal and state agencies, at the state and local…
LDA Expresses Concern Over Supreme Court’s Espinoza Ruling and Impact on Public Funding for Public Schools
Pittsburgh, PA (June 30, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue that states which offer financial assistance to private schools cannot exclude…
