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The State of Learning Disabilities

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NCLD Commends Congressional Leaders for Reintroducing The RISE Act

WASHINGTON, DC – March 30, 2023 – The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), alongside over 50 national disability, civil rights, and education partners, commend bipartisan Congressional leaders for reintroducing...

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January Policy News Round-Up

...a former Tennessee state education commissioner and former teacher who has also held senior roles in the state education agencies of Delaware and Texas. Her time as Tennessee state education...

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October Policy News Round-Up

We celebrated LD Awareness month, helped introduce a resolution in Congress, and co-led a briefing on IDEA Full Funding. Learn more about what NCLD did this month. Learning Disabilities Awareness...

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December Policy News Round-Up

...Turning our Eyes to States In 2022 and 2023, state legislatures in Arizona and Illinois passed state bills that would require public institutions of higher education to accept an IEP...

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Joining Forces to Improve Accessibility in Higher Education

At the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), we are committed to ensuring students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities. That’s why we’re excited to announce our partnership...

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Jeopardizing Protections for Students with Disabilities

...is not federal overreach—it’s a lifeline for families to make sure their children with disabilities receive special education services. We at the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) have seen...

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Sharmila Roy

...special education system. Dr. Roy has focused on enhancing math learning experiences for students with learning disabilities using Universal Design for Learning and multisensory structured instruction. Her specialization includes developing...

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March Policy News Round-Up

...Leave Students With Disabilities ‘Little To No Recourse’ | Disability Scoop A big change for kids with disabilities is underway, Trump says. Critics say it’s against the law. | Chalkbeat...

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Patti Cook

Patricia Cook is a dynamic Executive Assistant to the CEO at the National Center for Learning Disabilities. With a passion for supporting and empowering others, Patti plays a crucial role...

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