LDA-Iowa

Carol Legg Zeigler wore many hats, but none as important to us as that of her role with LDA-Iowa. Carol was a long-time member and Board of Directors member. You can read more about Carol's remarkable life here: desmoinesregister.com/obituaries/pio…

In the United States, over 2.3 million students are diagnosed with LD. Many experience harm from stigmas about LD, which can follow them throughout their lives. LDA stands with NCLD in condemning these disparaging/inaccurate comments. ldaamerica.org/ldas-statement…

Welcome March! LDA-Iowa will be sharing information about dyslexia and reading this month! Follow us on social media & check out our website too! March 19th! LDA-Iowa will be at the Iowa State Capitol sharing info and raising awareness about learning disabilities.

To gift a MEMBERSHIP, go to: ldaamerica.memberclicks.net/index.php... To register for LDA's 63rd annual conference: ldacon.org/registration-i… and FINALLY, make a DONATION to LDA Iowa in your Valentine's name by going to: ldaiowa.org/donate/ #valentinegiftideas

LDA Public Policy Priority: Safe and Supportive Schools and Communities. Read more at: ldaamerica.org/lda-legislativ…

LDA Public Policy Priority: Equity in Access. Learn more at: ldaamerica.org/lda-legislativ…

LDA's Public Policy Priority on FUNDING: Read more: ldaamerica.org/lda-legislativ…

LDA-Iowa is a proud participant in the LDA's Healthy Children Project, which strives to ensure that all children have access to healthy environments in which to LIVE, LEARN, PLAY, and GROW. For more info, go to healthychildrenproject.org.

We are so excited to welcome so many new members to LDA! We can't wait to talk to you about LDA and invite you to become more involved with our group! Welcome! For all who have not become a member of LDA, you can learn more about membership at: ldaamerica.org/membership/

This month we are sharing information about learning disabilities and co-morbid or co-existing conditions. Here are 9 facts about LD and ADHD from Understood. Learn more at: understood.org/en/articles/fa…

Executive Functioning affects cognitive including planning, organization, strategizing, attention and memory, and managing time/space. It's not a learning disability, but patterns of weakness in EF are almost always seen in those with LD or ADHD. ldaamerica.org/disabilities/e…

Did you know that if your child has a learning disability, there is a 50% chance that they will also have one or more related disorders and may include: ADHD, difficulties with regulating emotions, tic disorders, and other problems involving the cortex of the brain.

I just love the feeling I get after leaving a great meeting with like-minded individuals who share a passion for promoting awareness/support for individuals with LD. If you're committed to making a positive impact, become a member and get involved: ldaamerica.org/membership/