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.
While there has been widespread reporting on the potential impact on Texas v. Becerra — a case dealing with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act — some of the coverage seems to provide more critical context than others.
Recently, Lauren Bell, Vice President of the Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia (LDA-GA), joined Melissa Carter on the Paulding County News Podcast to discuss the vital work LDA-GA does to support families and individuals with learning disabilities across Georgia.
Annual Membership Meeting. Tuesday, October 22, 7 pm Eastern via Zoom
All current members are encouraged to attend,
LDA of Georgia is reviving our annual resource fair. Join us on Saturday, September 21 at the Spruill Center for the Arts, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA. From 1:00 to 4:00 pm we will be providing fun and games for the entire family and an opportunity to interact with
How Do Your Background, Areas of Expertise, and Interests Serve LDA’s Mission? For 11 years, I was vice president for marketing and communications at Landmark College, the premier college for students with learning disabilities and attention challenges. During that time, I was surrounded by experts in the field of LD
The Learning Disabilities Association of America is proud to be a member of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD), a collaborative organization dedicated to providing leadership and resources that enhance outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities. Read NJCLD’s statement on the vital role of the U.S. Department of
Volume 1, Number 3 Douglas Fuchs, Ph.D. American Institutes for Research, Vanderbilt University Hilary Mirowitz, Jenny Gilbert, and I recently published a scientific paper (“Exploring the Truth of Michael Yudin’s Claim: The More Time Students with Disabilities Spend in General Education, the Better They Do Academically”) in the Journal of Disability
1877 A Professor of Medicine at Strassburg, Adolph Kussmal, is credited with creating the term “word-blindness” to describe individuals who struggled with reading despite being of average or above average intelligence. Pulling from this work, German ophthalmologist and professor Rdolf Berlin created the term “dyslexia.” . A Brief History of
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
In the next town over from our LDA Healthy Children Project Director, Tracy Gregoire, there was an accidental discharge of 1600 gallons of PFAS firefighting foam at the former naval air station. A malfunction of the system discharged 1600 gallons of PFAS firefighting foam throughout the hanger and into the
LDA’s Healthy Children Project works to protect children from chemicals that can harm their brain health. In addition to our policy and market pressure work, we provide resources to families. Some of our resources include: Download our easy-to-reference one-pager below on how to protect your family from harmful chemicals. Our sun
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
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