As the start of the school year draws near, more and more school districts are determining that the safest option for the students and the professionals that serve them is to remain closed to in-person instruction. With the spread of the virus clearly not under control this is certainly understandable. What is less understandable is the continued delay of evaluations and reevaluations.
Individuals with learning disabilities deserve access to equity in education. Over the past month, LDA has been taking action to: ensure that legislators understand why support for individuals with learning…
LDA’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education, and advocacy. In response to remote learning, LDA has created this COVID-19 Resource…
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…
Pittsburgh, PA (April 1, 2020) – The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has submitted a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos related to concerns about a provision…
Pittsburgh, PA (March 15, 2020) – With schools moving to online instruction or closing for an extended period of time, there is a concern for students with disabilities, including learning disabilities…
Pittsburgh, PA (March 5, 2020) – The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) applauds U.S. Representatives Chrissie Houlahan (D-PA) and Bruce Westerman (R-AR) on introducing the READ Act (Reading Early…
