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November 1, 2023

Open Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities—Apply Now!

The National Center for Learning Disabilities is excited to announce the opening of its 2024 Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas scholars. Both scholarships are for students with specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc. However, students with both a learning disability and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

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October 31, 2023

October Declared National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

As we close out Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, we are proud to share exciting news...

Policy & Advocacy
October 30, 2023

October Policy News Round-Up

We celebrated LD Awareness month, helped introduce a resolution in Congress, and co-led a briefing...

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October 27, 2023

National Center for Learning Disabilities Announces 2023 Annual Benefit Luncheon

NEW YORK, NY — October 24, 2023 — The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)...

About Learning Disabilities
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October 23, 2023

Leading with LD as a Special Education Teacher

Welcome to another blog post in recognition of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Erin Crosby, a...

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October 13, 2023

Honoring Yourself and Becoming an Effective Leader

In celebration of Learning Disabilities Awareness month, Kayla Helm-Queen, a Young Adult Leadership Council Alum,...

About Learning Disabilities
October 12, 2023

All about SLDs, IEPs, and IDEA

It's crucial to acknowledge the unique challenges faced by students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs)....

About Learning Disabilities
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October 2, 2023

Lead with LD this LD Awareness Month

It’s October, which means that it is LD Awareness Month. We are excited to kick...

Policy & Advocacy
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September 26, 2023

Celebrating 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act: A Path to Inclusive Education

By Lindsay Kubatzky, Director of Policy & Advocacy   Today marks the 50th anniversary of the...

NCLD Updates
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September 26, 2023

A Letter from the CEO: Celebrating Change and Abundance

Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The crisp, cool air, the...

NCLD Updates
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September 26, 2023

Let Us Reintroduce Our Website

Welcome back, NCLD community! We are thrilled to unveil the first iteration of our refreshed...

NCLD Updates
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July 18, 2023

Great Things Continue to Happen

By Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez Reflecting on my first several months with NCLD, I am moved...

NCLD Updates
May 24, 2023

Alondra Gonzalez Joins NCLD Board of Directors

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is delighted to announce the appointment of Alondra...

Policy & Advocacy
March 30, 2023

NCLD Commends Congressional Leaders for Reintroducing The RISE Act

WASHINGTON, DC – March 30, 2023 – The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), alongside...

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October 31, 2022

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...