The Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois firmly stands with our immigrant families with children with disabilities.
The mission of the Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois is to create an environment that supports, informs and empowers individuals with learning disabilities throughout their lifespan. In aligning with our mission and our firm commitment to serve the needs of families with children with disabilities, LDA of Illinois strongly opposes policies and practices that deny and/or threaten the rights of families with children with disabilities. We pledge to stand in solidarity with immigrant families with children with disabilities and we pledge to advocate for their protection and well-being. LDA of Illinois recognizes and celebrates the linguistic and cultural assets that enrich our classrooms, schools and community and we pledge to leverage research-based teaching practices in linguistically and culturally responsive collaboration with immigrant families with disabilities. We shun policies that harm students based on any difference, especially related to their immigration status, and focus on building communities built on compassion and inclusion.