The Potential Impact the Closure of the Department of Education would have on Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education plays a vital role in ensuring that children with disabilities receive the support, services, and legal protections they need to access quality education. Without federal oversight and guidance, many students with disabilities could face discrimination, lack of resources, or inadequate educational opportunities. In short, the Department of Education works to […]
LDA Publishes SLD Evaluation Principles and Standards
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) announces the publication of a groundbreaking research paper titled “Specific Learning Disabilities Evaluation Principles and Standards.” LDA and an interdisciplinary team of researchers and practitioners partnered to develop new SLD Evaluation Principles and Standards in response to alarming achievement gaps between students with learning disabilities and their non-disabled […]
LDA Honors Outstanding Educator with Sam Kirk Award
1/23/2023 [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] LDA honored teacher Warren Schoepfer with the Samuel Kirk Educator of the Year Award for his outstanding work with students. The award is named in honor of Dr. Samuel Kirk, a pioneer in the field of learning disabilities, and is given annually to an outstanding educator who has made significant contributions to […]
LDA Awards LD Advocate & Journalist with Harrison Sylvester Award
LDA HONORS LEARNING DISABILITY ADVOCATE [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] The Learning Disabilities Association of America’s (LDA) presented the 2023 Harrison Sylvester Award to Denise Brodey, a learning disabilities advocate and journalist. The award recognizes an adult with learning disabilities who has shown a strong dedication and commitment to supporting adults with learning disabilities. “Denise Brodey is a […]
LDA Honors USF Special Education Professor with LDA Award
1/6/2023 [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) awarded Dr. David Allsopp, Professor of Special Education at the University of South Florida, with the LDA Award. This award is the highest honor given by LDA, and is presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding leadership, support, and dedication in the field of learning […]
LDA teams up with Marker Learning for Giving Tuesday
Contribute to our campaign This Giving Tuesday LDA and Marker Learning are partnering to raise $60,000 to provide 60 free evaluations to students who are unable to afford the cost of an evaluation. While Marker strives to provide affordable, accessible evaluations for learning disabilities and related disorders, cost is still the primary barrier to reaching […]
LDA Awards Individuals for Contributions to Those with Learning Disabilities
2/4/2022 [New Orleans, Louisiana] At the Learning Disabilities Association of America’s (LDA) 59th Annual Conference, the organization presented awards to Robert Broudo, Head of Landmark School, Rachel Berger, learning disabilities AT specialist of Microsoft, Cindy Silvert of the Woodward Academy Transition Learning Support Program and Dr. Scott Decker from the University of South Carolina. The […]
Introducing The LD Institute!
In partnership with the University of Arizona SALT Center, the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is pleased to announce the launch of The LD Institute. The LD Institute will address the growing needs of children and adults with disabilities for high quality services by offering parents, professionals, and policy makers a trusted source for […]
LDA’s 59th Annual Conference is Drawing Near!
There’s only a little over a month before our Annual Conference kicks off in the heart of New Orleans! We’re so excited to welcome you on January 27th! With a lineup of over 120 sessions, it’s THE conference for learning disability topics. Over 200 experts will all be under one roof, and attendees will be […]
Announcing our LD Month 2021 Webinar Series!
The month of October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and at LDA we’re excited to further awareness of LD and LD-related topics. To do that, we’re introducing our 2021 LD Month Webinar Series! Each week in October, join us for a new webinar! Our topics will encompass accurate diagnosis of LD, the connection between mental […]