Everyone Can Ride: Little Hammies Kid Bike Race at Montgomery Whitewater
The Little Hammies Kid Bike Race at Montgomery Whitewater is a fun and inclusive event
October 20, 2025
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News & Articles from LDA Alabama:
LDA Alabama Mourns the Loss of Patricia Morrow
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Patricia Ann Hugghins Morrow,
October 20, 2025
Specific Learning Disability (SLD) from a Parent’s Perspective
by Dr. Jendia Grissett If the jargon in the title did not confuse you, you
November 28, 2022
Optimizing Student Success: A Parent-Teacher Collaboration
by Dr. Erin F. Klash and Kim P. Pennisi Educating a child is a great
December 18, 2019
News from the LDA National Organization:
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Matters for Individuals with Learning Disabilities
By Rachel Krueger Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month gives us a chance to reflect on something that affects so many people. For those with
May 7, 2026
LDA Mourns the Passing of Dr. Larry B. Silver
Larry B. Silver, M.D., a pioneering child and adolescent psychiatrist, renowned author, and tireless advocate for children with learning disabilities and ADHD, passed away on
April 14, 2026
LDA’s Statement on Disparaging Comments About Individuals with LD
The Learning Disabilities Association of America stands with NCLD in condemning recent remarks made by the Administration suggesting that someone with a learning disability should
March 17, 2026
LDA’s Position on the 21st Century Dyslexia Act
The 21st Century Dyslexia Act is proposed bipartisan federal legislation (H.R. 6052, S. 3010) designed to alter how public schools identify and support students with
February 2, 2026
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
Take Action on Lead Poisoning: A Conversation with Impacted Parents and Lawmakers
This webinar is for parents, educators, community health workers, policy makers and anyone else who wants to protect children’s brain health and learning potential. Hear
November 12, 2025
Scientists Unite on How to Protect Children from Toxic Contributors to Autism
We have the opportunity to reduce cases of autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions by banning the use of chemicals
September 23, 2025
How to lower the arsenic in your family’s rice
A daily staple for many families, rice has hidden health risks. The Learning Disabilities Association participated in another food testing project with Healthy Babies Bright
May 22, 2025
PFAS Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals are used to make materials grease and water-resistant. These chemicals are also harmful to our health and are nicknamed
April 14, 2025