Webinar Recording Available
Executive Functioning Explained: What It Is and How To Support Your Child Executive Functioning Coach Caroline Sumners provides useful information about executive functioning
March 3, 2026
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News from LDA Georgia:
Webinar: Executive Functioning Explained
In this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of executive functioning skills, how they impact learning, and why they are especially important for students with learning differences. You’ll also walk away with practical, family-friendly strategies you can begin using right away to support your child’s independence, confidence, and learning habits.
February 4, 2026
Webinar: Speaking Up, Standing Strong: Advocacy and Leadership for Families, Educators, and Allies
𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!! Monday December 8th at 6:00 PM EST. Register with the link below to watch live or to receive the replay.
October 25, 2025
September Webinar Recording
Dyslexia is often misunderstood, leaving parents unsure of what it really means for their child. In this free webinar, Dr. Brennan Chandler — professor, researcher, and dyslexia specialist — will explain what dyslexia is (and isn’t), outline common learning profiles, and share what research says helps children, adolescents, and adults
September 29, 2025
News from the LDA National Organization:
LDA’s Statement on Disparaging Comments About Individuals with LD
The Learning Disabilities Association of America stands with NCLD in condemning recent remarks made by the Administration suggesting that someone with a learning disability should not serve as president, and thus associating learning disabilities with low intelligence. In fact, individuals with learning disabilities are capable of high levels of educational
March 17, 2026
LDA’s Position on the 21st Century Dyslexia Act
The 21st Century Dyslexia Act is proposed bipartisan federal legislation (H.R. 6052, S. 3010) designed to alter how public schools identify and support students with dyslexia by removing it from the broad “Specific Learning Disability” category in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and establishing it as a distinct
February 2, 2026
LDA Recognizes 2026 Educator of the Year
Phip Ross The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) will honor Dr. Phip Ross with the 2026 Sam Kirk Educator of the Year Award at LDA’s 63rd Annual International Conference in St. Louis. The award, named in honor of Dr. Samuel Kirk, a pioneer in the field of learning disabilities,
January 6, 2026
LDA Recognizes Learning Disability Expert with Highest Honor
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) will honor Dr. Nancy Mather with The LDA Award at LDA’s 63rd Annual International Conference in St. Louis, MO. This award is the highest honor given by LDA, and is presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding leadership, support and dedication in the
January 6, 2026
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
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
November 12, 2025
Scientists Unite on How to Protect Children from Toxic Contributors to Autism
We have the opportunity to reduce cases of autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions by banning the use of chemicals that can harm children’s brains, reducing air pollution, and keeping plastics away from food and drink. The following is a guest blog from Project TENDR.
September 23, 2025
How to lower the arsenic in your family’s rice
A daily staple for many families, rice has hidden health risks. The Learning Disabilities Association participated in another food testing project with Healthy Babies Bright Futures and other partners. LDA helped submit rice samples from Arkansas, Maine, and South Carolina. In total, 145 samples of rice were tested and 100%
May 22, 2025
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 “forever chemicals” because they do not break down. PFAS chemicals are linked to many health effects including cancer, immune suppression, and may also make vaccines
April 14, 2025