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LDA of Iowa 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 LDA Iowa:
Co-Occurring Disorders of a Learning Disability: What You Should Know
Why is it important to know this information? When a school problem is first identified and brought to the attention of the problem-solving team, it
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget: Did you know that prior to Public Law 94-142 in 1975, students with disabilities were not guaranteed the right to a Free
Elizabeth Ramsey: Mrs. Iowa USA and Advocate for Learning Disabilities
Welcome to fellow LDA-Iowa member, Elizabeth Ramsey! She reached out to LDA-Iowa and gave us permission to share her story! Elizabeth wears many hats including
Paula’s Story
My journey of Special Ed began 57 years ago … when I was diagnosed with dyslexia. As all individuals with learning disabilities, school was difficult,
News from the LDA National Organization:
Meet Our Members: Meet Jennifer Strong!
Tell us about yourself! I’m Jennifer Strong, born and raised in a quaint Alaskan fishing village. Despite my Alaskan roots, my parents originally came from
Help Students Improve Their Use of Executive Functions in the Classroom
Join our 2 day seminar featuring Dr. George McCloskey October 30-31, 8:30am – 3:30pm Join us for a 2 day in-person seminar featuring Dr. George
Meet our Members: Meet Mitch Beres!
Tell us about yourself! I am a retired business executive and am currently the President of the Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia. I went to college
Meet our Members: Meet Dr. Lisa Rutner!
Tell us about yourself! I earned my bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies in 2009, which was 30 years after I graduated from high school. I
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
Parents have a right to know: New York Pending Bill Aims to Prevent Childhood Lead Exposure and Close Regulatory Loophole
This Mother’s and Father’s Day let’s help end the 100% preventable childhood toxic lead exposure; Every child deserves a safe, lead-free home By: Kathryn Cappella,
Big Win: REI is Telling PFAS to Take a Hike!
We are happy to report that REI announced they are removing PFAS from their products! REI has now set a deadline of the fall of
REI: Tell PFAS to Take a Hike
Nearly every person has PFAS in their bodies. These chemicals stay in our bodies for years and don’t break down in the environment. Studies have
Protected: LD and Breast Cancer have More than October in Common
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that exposure to some toxic chemicals have been linked to both