Learning Disabilities
Neurological in origin, learning disabilities interfere with a person’s ability to store, process, or produce information, and create a “gap” between one’s ability and performance. Individuals with learning disabilities are generally of average or above average intelligence.
Associations/Groups:
Dyslexia Research Institute
Provides information on dyslexia and attention deficit hyper activity disorders (ADHD)
5746 Centerville Road
Tallahasee, FL 32309
Phone: 850-893-2216
Fax: 850-893-2440
Email: dri@dyslexia-add.org
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
Has information for parents, students and professionals
40 York Road, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21204
Voice: 410-296-0232
Fax: 410-321-5069
Email: info@dyslexiaida.org For General Inquiries
Massachusetts Branch of IDA
provides a forum where parents, educators, individuals with dyslexia can share their knowledge
PO Box 562
Lincoln, MA 01773
Phone: 617-650-0011
Email: massbranchida@gmail.com
Contact form: https://ma.dyslexiaida.org/contact-us/
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
Gives support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources
461 Cochran Road Suite 245
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-341-1515
Fax: 412-344-0224
Email: info@LDAAmerica.org
Adults with learning disabilities
Learning Disabilities Worldwide
Our purpose is to identify and support the unrecognized strengths and capabilities of persons with learning disabilities.
179 Bear Hill Road Suite 104
Waltham, MA 02451
Email: help@ldworldwide.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities
1220L St. NW. Suite 100, Box #168
Washington, DC 20005
Email: info@ncld.org
Phone: 301-966-2234
Other Information:
Dyscalculia
Comprehensive and informative website about dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability in mathematics.
International Dyslexia Association
IDA Fact Sheets are convenient, professionally reviewed materials designed to help improve understanding and support advocacy initiatives. Fact Sheets are frequently used to help enrich and supplement IEP meetings, school board discussions and district policy initiatives. Each fact sheet is available in pdf format to download.
Learning Ally
Learning through Listening. We are a national non-profit dedicated to helping blind, visually impaired and dyslexic students succeed in education. We now offer the world’s largest collection of human-narrated audio textbooks and literature as well as solutions, support and community for parents, teachers and students.
Internet Special Education Resources
ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. Helps parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy and advocacy.
LD OnLine
The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
Fact Sheet last updated on: 10/21/2021
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