LDA of Illinois Immigration Policy
The Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois firmly stands with our immigrant families with children with disabilities. The mission of the
May 19, 2025
Recent News from LDA of Illinois:
[5/30/2025] State of Illinois Legislative Update
Summary of Recent Bills Pending in the Illinois General Assembly Pertaining to Education Prepared by Bev Johns, 5/30/25 House Bill
May 19, 2025
2025 Fall Virtual Conference
In honor of Dr. Margaret (Meg) Carroll Join us October 3 and 4, 2025 LDA of Illinois Dr. Margaret Carroll
January 9, 2025
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
News from the LDA National Organization:
Current Cases Impacting Education Law
Published 6/24/2025 Loper Bright Enterprises V. Raimondo In 2024, the Supreme Court case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo changed the way that courts have to
June 24, 2025
LDA Board of Directors Call for Nominations
Since 1964, Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers, and other professionals with cutting-edge information
June 19, 2025
Meet LDA Intern Ray Eschenbach!
Meet our summer intern, Ray! Ray is a dual major in Nonprofit Management and Public Policy, with a Minor in Communications at Slippery Rock University.
June 9, 2025
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
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
Teaching Lead Poisoning Prevention with Elementary Students
Ecology Center’s Free Lead Curriculum Unit This webinar is an introduction to original lessons and materials – all free – developed to raise awareness about
October 18, 2024
Accidental PFAS Firefighting Foam in Maine
In the next town over from our LDA Healthy Children Project Director, Tracy Gregoire, there was an accidental discharge of 1600 gallons of PFAS firefighting
August 30, 2024