LDATX Launches New Policy & Advocacy Initiative to Empower Learners
The Learning Disabilities Association of Texas (LDATX) has launched a new statewide policy & advocacy initiative. This is our next step in our mission to
November 4, 2025
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News from LDA Texas:
Kelly Emanuel, Director of Policy Initiatives
LDA of Texas has an exciting announcement! The LDATX Board of Directors is pleased to introduce current board member Kelly Emanuel, who has accepted the
October 14, 2025
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
The Learning Disabilities Association of Texas (LDA of Texas) proudly joins individuals, families, educators, and advocates across our state and nation in recognizing October as
September 30, 2025
EXPLAINER: Does your child hate math? They could have dyscalculia
HOUSTON – Many parents across America may share the struggle of having a child who’s “bad at math.” If your child avoids math homework like vegetables,
September 18, 2025
News from the LDA National Organization:
LDA Announces Leadership Transition
Learning Disabilities Association of America Announces Leadership Transition – CEO Cindy Cipoletti to Step Down by End of February 2026 PITTSBURGH, Pa. — October 30,
November 3, 2025
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) Statement on the Termination of Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Staff
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has been monitoring the government shut-down and the recent reports that nearly all staff at the Office of
October 13, 2025
States Recognize Learning Disability Awareness Month
Texas and Wisconsin have declared October 2025 as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! Wisconsin Texas October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and LDA is dedicated to
September 30, 2025
Explore a new member perk with EmpathED!
For a limited time, LDA Members can purchase a one year individual membership to EmpathED for only $50. EmpathED is a groundbreaking platform that uses
July 31, 2025
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