Meet Our Members: Meet Jennifer Strong!
Tell us about yourself! I’m Jennifer Strong, born and raised in a quaint Alaskan fishing village. Despite my Alaskan roots, my parents originally came from
September 14, 2023
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News from the LDA National Organization:
Help Students Improve Their Use of Executive Functions in the Classroom
Join our 2 day seminar featuring Dr. George McCloskey October 30-31, 8:30am – 3:30pm Join us for a 2 day in-person seminar featuring Dr. George
September 7, 2023
Meet our Members: Meet Mitch Beres!
Tell us about yourself! I am a retired business executive and am currently the President of the Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia. I went to college
September 5, 2023
Meet our Members: Meet Dr. Lisa Rutner!
Tell us about yourself! I earned my bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies in 2009, which was 30 years after I graduated from high school. I
August 30, 2023
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