LDA Announces Leadership Transition
Learning Disabilities Association of America Announces Leadership Transition – CEO Cindy Cipoletti to Step Down by End of February 2026 PITTSBURGH, Pa. — October 30,
November 3, 2025
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News from the LDA National Organization:
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) Statement on the Termination of Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Staff
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has been monitoring the government shut-down and the recent reports that nearly all staff at the Office of
October 13, 2025
States Recognize Learning Disability Awareness Month
Texas and Wisconsin have declared October 2025 as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! Wisconsin Texas October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and LDA is dedicated to
September 30, 2025
Explore a new member perk with EmpathED!
For a limited time, LDA Members can purchase a one year individual membership to EmpathED for only $50. EmpathED is a groundbreaking platform that uses
July 31, 2025
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
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
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