Heard on The LDA Podcast Aashna Shah is a junior in high school, Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen, an author of three books, a motivational speaker, and a passionate learning disability advocate.…
Success Stories
Adults with LD: Annzie Hine Story
Meet Annzie! Annzie Hine has learned how to use Assistive Technology (AT) to her advantage. Watch as Annzie and her mother, Harriette Hines, share Annzie’s story of using AT to…
Adult Success Stories
Get inspired by adults who overcame their learning disabilities to find happiness and success in their lives. Dan Spencer, USFWS biologist Dan Spencer shares how struggling with his disability brought…
Educator Success Stories
Check out stories from educators who have made a difference teaching kids with learning disabilities. Learn of their struggles and their triumphs. If you have a story about a favorite…
Adults with LD: Evie Lindberg Story
Watch the success story of LDA member Evie Lindberg, a child with a learning disability who grew up to become an adult with a learning disability. Evie never gave up…
Advocacy: The Beauty of Being LD
You cannot begin to advocate for your child with a learning disability (LD), until you recognize how you define him. Advocating effectively begins with recognizing your child for his talents,…
Early Intervention the Key to Success: A Mother’s Story
I had to chuckle when I received my son’s daily progress report a few years back. The PE teacher wrote, “Excellent Athlete”. Although that may not seem significant to most,…
College Success: Learning Despite Learning Disabilities
Dale Brown, a disability policy expert, shares her success story of entering college with a learning disability.
