From LDA’s Mental Health Committee Recently, you have likely noticed your Facebook or Instagram flooded with pictures of your friends’ children returning to school for the fall. Whether their child…
Post Secondary Options
Self-Advocacy and Success for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities.
By Toby Tomlinson Baker, LDA Harrison Sylvester award recipient 2020 and Ph.D. candidate Many people assume that students with disabilities outgrow their disability as they age, yet this is a…
High School Equivalency Exams
What are high school equivalency exams? High school equivalency exams are tests available for people age 16 and older who did not finish high school. Many people who did not…
Rights and Responsibilities of College Students with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Legal Rights of College Students with LD Academic accommodations are required by law for eligible college students with LD. Accommodations are changes in the learning and testing environments that give…
Financial Aid for College Students with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Why Financial Aid is Important for College Students with LD Many students with LD need smaller colleges or private colleges for the individual support they offer. Many students with LD…
Get Your Child Ready for Work
You can help your child become a satisfied and valuable employee by teaching him to develop the values and skills of a good worker, avoid the common pitfalls of youth…
Learning Disabilities and The Law: After High School: An Overview for Students
Do the legal rights of students with learning disabilities continue after high school? Depending on the individual and the learning disability, legal rights may or may not continue after high…
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Transition Planning Requirements of IDEA 2004
What is transition planning? Transition planning is a process mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) for all students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in…
Post Secondary Educational Options
There are many postsecondary options for people who have learning disabilities. Whether it’s a four-year college, a two-year college, a technical program, adult basic education, continuing education, or a life…
