Take Action on Lead Poisoning: A Conversation with Impacted Parents and Lawmakers
This webinar is for parents, educators, community health workers, policy makers and anyone else who wants to protect children’s brain health and learning potential. Hear from parents and lawmakers on how lead has impacted them in their state, current legislation, and how you can take action. Co-hosted by the Ecology Center, the Great Lakes Lead Elimination […]
Teaching Lead Poisoning Prevention with Elementary Students
Ecology Center’s Free Lead Curriculum Unit This webinar is an introduction to original lessons and materials – all free – developed to raise awareness about lead exposures and help everyone, including kids, take action to protect families against lead poisoning. Materials include original storybooks, art activities, age-appropriate investigations and problem-solving challenges – all ready to […]
Is Your Child at Risk of Lead Poisoning?
Many people know that children can be exposed to lead from paint in older houses, in drinking water, and even in our food. But did you know that there are more ways children are at risk for lead poisoning? Or that there is no safe level of exposure? Join us as we prepare for Lead […]
Parents have a right to know: New York Pending Bill Aims to Prevent Childhood Lead Exposure and Close Regulatory Loophole
This Mother’s and Father’s Day let’s help end the 100% preventable childhood toxic lead exposure; Every child deserves a safe, lead-free home By: Kathryn Cappella, President, Learning Disabilities Association of New York The science is clear: there is no safe level of lead exposure. The good news is that lead poisoning is 100% preventable. At […]
Tips & Strategies for Working with Children Exposed to Lead
We know that exposure to lead has been linked to a variety of learning challenges such as ADHD, aggression, bullying, cognitive challenges, learning disabilities, and poor problem solving. We also know there is no cure for lead poisoning or the damage caused from exposure. Recommendations often include items to include in the child’s diet and […]