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April Policy News Round-Up

...of individuals with learning disabilities should be considered as part of the conversation for the Commission and calls for the addition of advocates for “individuals with learning disabilities and those...

All about SLDs, IEPs, and IDEA

...disabilities (including those with learning disabilities) ages 3-21 are met. Part C provides early intervention services to children with disabilities from birth through age 2. Part D funds competitive grants...

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October Declared National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

...introduced a resolution in Congress that recognizes October as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. This resolution represents a crucial step toward increasing awareness and understanding of learning disabilities in the...

February Policy Round Up

...used to determine if a student has a learning disability, which proactively ensures students are being accurately identified. State Update—Virginia RISE Act Goes to a Conference Committee A state-level version...

The Path to Success for Students with Learning Disabilities

...to success consists of seven milestones that lead to better resource allocation and outcomes for students with learning disabilities. Awareness – The prevalence of misinformation surrounding learning disabilities has led...

May Policy News Round-Up

...Nations have unequivocally disavowed the use of contingent electric shock for the care and treatment of people with disabilities.” Read the proposed rule here. State Spotlight—Minnesota RISE Act Passes A...

NCLD to Recognize McGraw Hill as Corporate Champion at Its 45th Anniversary Benefit

NEW YORK — October 31, 2022 — For 45 years, the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) has represented the 1 in 5 Americans with learning and attention issues. In...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding the Landscape for those with Learning Disabilities

...research on the intersection of mental health and learning disabilities. Include mental health measures in your data collection and involve learning-disabled individuals in the research process. Policymakers–Advocate for increased funding...

January Policy News Round-Up

...with disabilities. State Update: Virginia RISE Act Progress A state-level version of the RISE Act (HB 509/ SB21) has made progress in the Virginia state legislature, advancing from the Virginia...