[3/5/2024] State of Illinois Legislative Update
Summary of Recent Bills Pending in the Illinois General Assembly Pertaining to Education Prepared by Bev Johns, March 5, 2024
March 30, 2024
Recent News from LDA of Illinois:
LDA of Illinois Position Statement Regarding Interpreters for Meetings about Children with Disabilities and Parent Participation
Given the consideration of the concerns and arguments provided in this document, the Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois take this
August 7, 2023
Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois Position on the Need for Appropriate Special Education Services for Students in Need of Them
The Learning Disabilities Association is very committed to ensuring that students with disabilities receive the services they need. Articles have
March 13, 2023
Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois Position on the Regulation of Assault Weapons
The Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois promotes the education and welfare of children and adults with specific learning disabilities, their
March 10, 2023
Post-Secondary Student Scholarship
Guidelines: The Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois is making scholarship funds available to students with learning disabilities who currently are
February 20, 2022
News from the LDA National Organization:
Apply to Be a Guest on the LDA Podcast
We are always on the lookout for the next great LDA Podcast guest. If you know, or are that person, then please submit the form below so
April 11, 2024
Meet Our Members: Meet Lisa Rogers!
Tell us about yourself! I am a single mom of 3 and a grandparent of 3. I have worked in Special Education for the past
March 20, 2024
Meet our Members: Meet Pam Cusick!
Tell us about yourself! I’m a research professional with expertise in research study design, implementation, and analysis. My background in public health communications and research,
March 13, 2024
Meet Our Members: Meet Elizabeth Hamblet!
Elizabeth Hamblet is the author of 7 Steps to College Success: A Pathway For Students with Disabilities, and is a college learning disabilities specialist. Elizabeth
March 5, 2024
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
General Resources
LDA’s Healthy Children Project works to protect children from chemicals that can harm their brain health. In addition to our policy and market pressure work, we
October 25, 2023
Is Your Child at Risk of Lead Poisoning?
Many people know that children can be exposed to lead from paint in older houses, in drinking water, and even in our food. But did
October 20, 2023
Parents have a right to know: New York Pending Bill Aims to Prevent Childhood Lead Exposure and Close Regulatory Loophole
This Mother’s and Father’s Day let’s help end the 100% preventable childhood toxic lead exposure; Every child deserves a safe, lead-free home By: Kathryn Cappella,
May 24, 2023
Big Win: REI is Telling PFAS to Take a Hike!
We are happy to report that REI announced they are removing PFAS from their products! REI has now set a deadline of the fall of
March 24, 2023