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Saashya Rodrigo

Dr. Saashya Rodrigo serves as the Associate Director of Research and Principal Researcher at the National Center for Learning Disabilities, where her extensive expertise as an education researcher, family and...

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What a Specific Learning Disability Is Not

...Specific Learning Disability, supporting accurate, fair, and equitable identification. 1304 This resource clarifies what does and does not qualify as a Specific Learning Disability, supporting accurate, fair, and equitable identification....

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2025-26 Policy Agenda

Every new Congress brings an opportunity to advocate for policies that support individuals with learning disabilities and attention issues. At the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), we develop a...

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Recap: Town Hall on Protecting IDEA

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Town Hall and stood with us to defend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the eight million students who...

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Eligibility for Special Education Under a Specific Learning Disability Classification

Specific learning disabilities (SLDs)—such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia—are varied disorders that affect students’ ability to acquire and perform skills in reading, writing, and math. The 2004 reauthorization of the...

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Meli Hawks

...with my emotional support dog and work as a server. Next I hope to find a supportive and disability accommodating agent and agency to represent me as I continue pursuing...

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A Letter from the CEO: Celebrating Change and Abundance

...the disability rights movement. We are committed to creating more inclusive futures for school-aged students and young adults with learning disabilities. Just like the leaves transform into a breathtaking tapestry...

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Scholarships & Awards

...disabilities thrive by personalizing learning, supporting mental health, celebrating neurodiversity, creating inclusive spaces, believing in every student’s potential, and engaging students in creative ways. The Everyday Champion Awards (ECA) will...

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Disability Rights Leaders Meet with Education Secretary

...that support students with disabilities, their families, and educators. We appreciated this opportunity for direct conversation to hear our concerns about the importance of federal oversight in education. During the...

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