Microsoft Accessibility Tools Office Hours
There are a number of built in accessibility supports across Microsoft platforms to support individuals with learning needs. Have you seen a presentation but not
May 22, 2023
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News from the LDA National Organization:
Supporting Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD and More with Free Microsoft Assistive Technology
Students with learning disabilities are often at a disadvantage from their peers when it comes to accessing curriculum and engaging in classroom content. Microsoft’s broad
May 22, 2023
Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Jordan Greene!
Heard on The LDA Podcast Jordan Greene is a college freshman with ADHD, an author, motivational speaker, and an advocate for individuals with LD and ADHD.
May 3, 2023
Celebrating Young Advocates: Meet Aashna Shah!
Heard on The LDA Podcast Aashna Shah is a junior in high school, Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen, an author of three books, a motivational speaker, and
April 25, 2023
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
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
REI: Tell PFAS to Take a Hike
Nearly every person has PFAS in their bodies. These chemicals stay in our bodies for years and don’t break down in the environment. Studies have
December 23, 2022
Protected: LD and Breast Cancer have More than October in Common
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that exposure to some toxic chemicals have been linked to both
October 30, 2022