You’re Invited! Annual LDA-IA Membership Meeting
The Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa will hold its Annual Membership meeting via Zoom on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 1 PM. Everyone is invited
October 1, 2024
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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:
Submit a Shout Out!
We encourage you to recognize the hard work and dedication of a parent, teacher or community member in advocating for Learning Disabilities. You can submit
October 1, 2024
Back to School: Tips for Parents to Help Their Child Succeed
As the school year gets underway, parents play a crucial role in ensuring their child’s success. Here are some essential tips to help your child
October 1, 2024
LDA Believes All Children Deserve Healthy Places to Live, Learn, Play and Grow
LDA’s Healthy Children Project or HCP advocates for reducing pregnant women and children’s exposure to chemicals that harm brain health. HCP advocates for safer products,
October 1, 2024
News from the LDA National Organization:
A Timeline of Learning Disability History
1877 A Professor of Medicine at Strassburg, Adolph Kussmal, is credited with creating the term “word-blindness” to describe individuals who struggled with reading despite being
November 13, 2024
The Three Methods of Learning Disability Identification
When IDEA was last reauthorized in 2024, additional methods of specific learning disability (SLD) identification were added. For decades, SLD identification was determined by a
November 8, 2024
LD Month Week Four: Mental Health and Learning Disabilities: Understanding the Connection
As part of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re sharing webinars from our Members-Only Webinar Archive for free each week. This week, enjoy “Mental Health and
October 28, 2024
LD Month Week 3: Defining Dysgraphia: Creating Understanding and Support
As part of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re sharing webinars from our Members-Only Webinar Archive for free each week. This week, enjoy “Defining Dysgraphia: Creating
October 22, 2024
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
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
Accidental PFAS Firefighting Foam in Maine
In the next town over from our LDA Healthy Children Project Director, Tracy Gregoire, there was an accidental discharge of 1600 gallons of PFAS firefighting
August 30, 2024
General Resources
LDA’s Healthy Children Project works to protect children from chemicals that can harm their brain health. In addition to our policy and market pressure work, we
October 25, 2023
Is Your Child at Risk of Lead Poisoning?
Many people know that children can be exposed to lead from paint in older houses, in drinking water, and even in our food. But did
October 20, 2023