Rachel Krueger, Chair of LDA’s Mental Health Committee, wears many hats as a volunteer for LDA including Co-Chair for the National Conference Committee, Chair of the LDA Council of State…
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The Snowball Effect of the Coronavirus on Children with Learning Disabilities and Anxiety
Most of us love to watch snowballs getting bigger and bigger and we clap when we get them as big as we want. Children with learning disabilities and anxiety see…
Advocacy: Making Equity Accessible
Advocacy can be a powerful way to build connections with others. At LDA, when we use the term “advocacy,” we are referring both to the ability to persuade other people…
Meet Our Harrison Sylvester Award Winner – Marcus Soutra!
This interview took place between Julia Frost, LDA Adult Topics Committee Co-Chair, and Marcus Soutra on March 29, 2019. Julia: Marcus, it was a pleasure to honor you with the…
Across the States
Developing a strong leadership team is of utmost importance for each state president and in the last issue Cathy and I shared the qualities that make a successful LEADER. We…
President’s Message
by Patricia M. Lillie, LDA President Dear Members and Friends of LDA, I invite you to read this letter from beginning to end. There is an introduction, a memo of…
Adjusting to the School Year for Early Childhood
Analisa Smith, Early Childhood Committee The school year is back in full swing. Adapting to new school year changes can be hard for parents, children, and teachers alike. Now that school…
Lazy Days of Summer? No Way!
Designing a summer program by keeping a balance of fun and structure can be difficult for busy families. Preparation may be the key to enjoying the summer. As you plan for the…
Thinking about Transition: Keeping It Simple While Dreaming HUGE!
Transition is a hot topic in special education and the learning disabilities community. It drives IEP writing and becomes a topic of fear for many parents whose children struggle with…
Across the States: October is Here
Throughout the nation, the quiet soldiers who labor behind the scenes in our state affiliates and locals are volunteering to become a new marching band touting the good of…
