In March of 1963, parents of children with learning disabilities
representing local support groups from around the country gathered
in Chicago for a national conference. These concerned families organized
into a national organization which was incorporated in 1964 as the
Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD). From
those beginnings, the Learning Disabilities Association of America
has grown to serve tens of thousands of members with learning disabilities,
their families and the professionals who work with them. Learn
more about the organization's history.
Today, LDA is the largest non-profit volunteer organization advocating
for individuals with learning disabilities and has over 200 state
and local affiliates in 42 states and Puerto Rico. LDA's international
membership of over 15,000 includes members from 27 countries around
the world.
The membership, composed of individuals with learning disabilities,
family members and concerned professionals, advocates for the almost
three million students of school age with learning disabilities
and for adults affected with learning disabilities.
The state and local affiliates, through their affiliation with
the national LDA, work continuously for individuals with learning
disabilities, their parents and the professionals who serve them.
LDA's Vision
LDA Visualizes a World in Which:
- All individuals with learning disabilities are empowered to thrive and participate fully in society
- The incidence of learning disabilities is reduced
- And learning disabilities are universally understood and effectively addressed
The LDA Mission:
LDA's mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities and to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future generations. LDA accomplishes its goals and objectives through
its:
- Services
An array of specialized services designed to support and promote
the success of individuals with learning disabilities across all
aspects of life. [More]
- Board of Directors
The Board of Directors and national committees are composed of
individuals with learning disabilities, their parents and concerned
professionals. [More]
- Staff
The organization maintains a staff in its National Office located
in Pittsburgh, PA and a Governmental Affairs Office located in
Washington, D.C. [More]
- Professional Advisory Board
The Professional Advisory Board offers counsel in professional
and technical areas and is comprised of leading experts in the
field of learning disabilities. [More]
- Collaborative Activities
Many ongoing collaborative activities provide a rich array of
efforts that support the organization's work on behalf of individuals
with learning disabilities. [More]
- Position Papers
The organization's Position Papers establish clear positions on
critical issues of the day. [More]
- Learning Disabilities Foundation of America
A tax-exempt public charity established in 1979 that is dedicated
to providing funds for research and education and the promotion
of public awareness of both children and adults with learning
disabilities. [More]
- June 2006 - LDA: Future Direction from Charles Giglio, LDA of America President
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