If you are a parent or teacher of a child with a learning disability – or have learning disabilities yourself – you are not alone.
The good news is that the Learning Disabilities Association of America is here to help! Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make LDA the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.
Affiliate News
NC Policy Watch Reports on “the biggest education story you’ve never heard of”
NC Policy Watch reports on the changes to the NC Policies and LDA-NC’s civil rights complaint.
North Carolina Eliminates a Psychological Evaluation as part of a Comprehensive Evaluation for a Learning Disability
In February 2016 the State Board of Education voted to change the North Carolina special education rules (the NC Policies). One part of these changes to the NC Policies removes …
Events
National News
LDA Calls on Congressional Leaders
The members of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) call upon you to issue a bipartisan statement and take whatever action possible to address domestic terrorism as perpetrated by ...
LDA Legislative News – July|August 2017
House Committee Votes Deep Education Cuts Without the advantage of knowing first the total amount they have to spend for the next fiscal year, the House Labor-Health and Human Services-Education ...
Feature Articles
Questions Parents and Educators Can Ask to Start Conversations About Using Terms Like Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
When parents and educators use the same terms to describe a child’s challenges, it’s easier for them to communicate and work together. Parents and educators may have different opinions about ...
LDA Exclusive Information
The membership newsletter, LDA Today, offers more information not found on the LDA website. To gain access to this exclusive content and be in the know about current legislation, educational ...
