March Events
Want to learn more about LDA-Iowa? Visit with us at our exhibits in March! We will be at the State Capitol and at William Penn
March 12, 2026
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News from LDA Iowa:
2026 Calendar of Events
19 LDA-IA Legislative Advocacy Day – Capitol Building in Des Moines, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 26 LDA-IA Exhibit – William Penn University, Oskaloosa, 1:00 -2:30
January 26, 2026
Letter from President Patty Beyer – Fall 2025
This fall, as the leaves change and a new school year begins, I’m filled with optimism and gratitude for our community. For 57 years, the Learning
September 29, 2025
Register for LDA-IA’s FREE Webinar Series!
Executive Function: The Brain’s Air Traffic Control System The Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa will be presenting a series of 4 FREE webinars on Executive
September 28, 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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
April 14, 2025