LDA Webinar: Cognitive Control: ADHD and Dyslexia
Join us on April 30, 2025, 3:30pm ET, for Cognitive Control: ADHD and Dyslexia. Given the brain’s vertical organization, motor functioning is foundational for both
April 16, 2025
If you are a parent or teacher of a child with a learning disability –
or have learning disabilities yourself…
You Are Not Alone
LDA Supports
We support teachers, parents and individuals with learning disabilities at the local, state and national level.
LDA Educates
Through a variety of tools we continue to educate the public and our legislators about learning disabilities.
LDA Advocates
We are committed to advocating for and protecting the rights of all individuals with learning disabilities.
Since 1964...
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.
News from the LDA National Organization:
How the Special Education Teacher Shortage Affects Students with LD, and What to Do About it
Allison Gilmour, American Institutes for Research Loretta Mason-Williams, Binghamton University Elizabeth Bettini, Boston University The research reported here was supported by the Institute of Education
March 21, 2025
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
March 14, 2025
Meet Our Board of Directors: Mark DiPietro, Vice Chair
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
March 10, 2025
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
PFAS Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals are used to make materials grease and water-resistant. These chemicals are also harmful to our health and are nicknamed
April 14, 2025
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
October 18, 2024
Accidental PFAS Firefighting Foam in Maine
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
August 30, 2024
General Resources
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
October 25, 2023
