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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞? Congratulations to Simon Rivera Early College High School, part of @BrownsvilleISD, recipient of the Family Partnership Award. ncld.co/4dbl17g @SA_MindshiftED

Recent remarks about learning disabilities and leadership reinforce harmful stereotypes that people and families have worked for decades to overcome. Read NCLD’s full statement: ⬇️ ncld.co/4bnVYv6

𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐃 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐗𝐒𝐖 𝐄𝐃𝐔 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤! Kate Bartlein and Dr. Saashya Rodrigo are connecting with leaders across education, nonprofit, and tech sectors while engaging in conversations on AI, EdTech, and workforce development.

Saashya Rodrigo, Ph.D., NCLD Associate Director of Research and Principal Researcher, is presenting at the CEC 2026 Convention & Expo this week! #CEC2026 #specialeducation #learningdisabilities

February Policy Round-Up 📢 NCLD joined partners to celebrate Public Schools Week, responded to actions shifting education programs to HHS, and submitted comments on proposed student loan rules affecting students with disabilities. Read more: ncld.co/4rZgfhM

January Policy Round-Up📢 From the reintroduction of the bipartisan RISE Act to FY26 education funding decisions, January brought significant developments for students with disabilities. Read the January policy round-up: ncld.org/january-2026-p…

Welcoming 2026 with purpose 💙 There’s important work ahead for the learning disabilities community, and we’re committed to building a future rooted in access, opportunity, and belonging. #LearningDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityRights #EducationPolicy #LDAdvocacy

Research drives change. Policy changes lives. 📊🏛️ Your tax-deductible EOY gift fuels NCLD’s research and advocacy, turning data into action and shaping stronger protections for students with learning disabilities. ⏰ Give before midnight: ncld.co/4iOPngq

Strong policy change starts with strong leaders. Your tax-deductible EOY gift fuels advocates in our Young Adult and Family Leadership Councils who are driving real change in their states. Give today: ncld.co/3KKV2rp

New op-ed in @WordInBlack by NCLD’s Nicole Fuller with Hal Smith (@NatUrbanLeague) and Jenny Muñiz (@WeAreUnidosUS) on why tracking racial disparities in special education is essential, and why weakening federal data puts students at risk. wordinblack.com/2025/12/tracki…

A learning disability should never limit opportunity. 🗣️ With your support, NCLD can build coalitions, strengthen partnerships, and mobilize the LD community into 2026. Be the change. Donate today: ncld.co/4aHKm7h #LearningDisabilities #CommunityImpact #EndOfYearGiving

#MyIDEAMatters. IDEA turns 50, but Congress has never met its full funding commitment. Students with LD deserve better. Urge Congress to fully fund IDEA. It only takes a few minutes. 👉 ncld.co/4pYF4ce #IDEA #Advocacy #LearningDisabilities #EducationPolicy #NCLD

A coalition of disability advocates met with @SecMcMahon to discuss the future and importance of federal programs for students with disabilities. Read the statement 🔗ncld.co/4pJ1VbQ @COPAA, @CECAdvocacy, @LearnerEquity @NDSC, @TheArcUS, & the Autism Society of America

Last chance! 📣 YALC applications close Dec 20. Lead. Advocate. Build community. Influence policy. 🔗 ncld.co/48RfrnI #YALC #LDAdvocacy #NewLeadership

Leadership. Mentorship. Advocacy. 📣🗣️ YALC members get hands-on experience, D.C. trips, and unique opportunities to lead change. Apply by Dec 20: 🔗 ncld.co/44a65kn #YALC #LeadershipDevelopment #LDAdvocacy

IDEA turned 50! We're grateful to those who introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor this milestone and keep the promise strong. Thank you @ChrisVanHollen @SenBillCassidy @RepHuffman @CongressmanGT @RepScholten @RepJames. ncld.co/48AS94j #MyIDEAMatters

IDEA turned 50 and we’re lifting up the voices that show why it still matters. In a recent article in Mother Jones, advocate and YALC member Marleen Salazar shared how strong support helped her advocate for herself. ncld.co/443Olas #IDEA #DisabilityRights #NCLD

November Policy Round-Up: 🎉 IDEA turns 50! ⚠️ USED program shifts could impact student services ✅ Govt reopens after 43-day shutdown Progress is real, but challenges remain. Speak up for students’ rights: ncld.co/4prxtDe #LD #SpecialEducation #IDEA50 #EdPolicy

Find community. Build leadership. Make impact. That’s YALC. Applications close Dec 20. 🔗 ncld.co/3Y2Pco9 #YALC #YouthLeadership #LDLeaders

🚨 This #GivingTuesday, urgent action is needed. Students with learning disabilities are facing growing threats. NCLD is fighting for unrestricted access and unlimited opportunity for every learner. Join us. 🔗 ncld.co/3M9dkmw #ProtectSpecialEducation #GivingTuesday