2026 Calendar of Events
10 LDA-Iowa Board Meeting, 9:00 AM, Online via Zoom 16-18 LDA’s 63rd Annual Conference in St. Louis There’s still time to register and meet up
January 26, 2026
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News from LDA Iowa:
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
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard “Dick” Owens of Sioux City, a true giant in the Iowa disability
September 28, 2025
News from the LDA National Organization:
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
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
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