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For families, IDEA is more than a law on paper. It helps ensure students with disabilities get the services and supports they need in school. NCLD CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez is quoted in NPR on why the OSERS/HHS arrangement raises concern. Read more: ncld.co/44UKbkX

A few more moments from LD Day of Action 2026 💙 It's more than meetings-it also shows young people with learning disabilities that their experiences belong in the rooms where decisions are made. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s LD Day of Action so meaningful!

NCLD is a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging actions that have prevented congressionally appropriated funding for this work from being made available as required by law. Learn more ncld.co/4eQf6F3

Federal civil rights data helps expose inequities and hold schools accountable. In this NPR story, NCLD’s Lindsay Kubatzky explains why the six-month delay in releasing the latest school civil rights data raises concerns for students with disabilities. ncld.co/4ggb6yI

💙 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐃 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Our advocates 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 and 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, D.C.! #LDDayofAction #LDAdvocacy #LDCommunity #LearningDisabilities

Protect Democracy and Jacobson Lawyers Group filed a lawsuit for NCLD, the Massachusetts Teachers Association and other education stakeholders, challenging actions that blocked congressionally approved funding for education research and school support. ncld.co/4fhtKVR

So much happened during LD Day of Action this week! 💙 Our advocates prepared together, met with leaders and lawmakers, and brought their voices and experiences to Capitol Hill. Here are a few moments from the week. More highlights from this year’s event are coming next week.

Today is LD Day of Action Our advocates spent yesterday preparing, connecting, and making their voices heard at the U.S. Department of Education. Today, they’re headed to Capitol Hill... The preparation is done. Now it’s time to take action.

💙 The countdown to LD Day of Action continues! Next week, members of the LD community will head to Capitol Hill to make their voices heard and bring their experiences, priorities, and calls for change directly to lawmakers. Follow along next week as our advocates take action.

In 2017 the Office for Civil Rights reached 1,299 resolution agreements. In 2025 it reached 112. That is not a dip. That is a collapse, and most of it happened in the last twelve months. . Check out this new website for more: ncld.co/4xC77CN #OCRwatch

📢NCLD Condemns Interagency Agreements Threatening Special Education and Civil Rights Enforcement These agreements would create confusion, weaken accountability, and put students’ rights at risk. For more: ncld.co/3SgBhLG

💙 One week until LD Day of Action! Next week, young adults, families, advocates, and NCLD staff will head to Capitol Hill to speak up for students with learning disabilities and ensure their voices help shape education policy. Follow along! #LDDayofAction #LDAdvocacy

In 2025, OCR reached ZERO resolution agreements in five entire categories. NCLD is advocating for ensuring students with disabilities’ civil rights are protected and enforced. Check out this new website for more: ncld.co/4v22xfj  #JusticeDenied #studentswithdisabilities

Noimate Today for NCLD’s 2026 Everyday Champion Awards! The latest blog shares how our report insights informed the new Educator Team Award and why educator collaboration deserves recognition. Nominate today: ncld.co/4uDcWNO Read: ncld.co/4dXytvq

For many students with disabilities, tech is an access tool, not just screen time. NPR features NCLD Family Leadership Council member Heather Martin and daughter Soraya, with Kate Bartlein of NCLD included in the radio segment. Read/listen: ncld.co/3SuL3K8

May Policy Round-Up This month: Secretary McMahon testified before Congress, IDEA received a $144 million funding boost, disability advocates opposed proposed IDEA reporting changes, and Senators called for action at the Office for Civil Rights. 🔗 ncld.co/4aquXav

NCLD’s new report finds that students with learning disabilities make up 31% of Pre-ETS participants, yet only 4.4% of eligible students are taking part. The gap is clear. Expanding awareness and access can help more students prepare for employment: ncld.co/4vNcNbB

Know a K-12 educator or educator team making a lasting difference for students with learning disabilities? Nominations are open for NCLD’s Everyday Champion Awards. Self-nominations are welcome, too. Nominate today ncld.co/4dE4YyI #LearningDisabilities

Students with learning disabilities have big goals for the future, and Pre-ETS and Vocational Rehabilitation can help. NCLD’s new report looks at how these services support college and career pathways, and why awareness and access still matter. ncld.co/4acDFsO

As a coalition co-convener, NCLD and CEO @RodriguezJax were glad to be part of the Higher Education Accessibility in Action event.👏🏽 The Accessible By Design playbook offers colleges practical guidance for supporting learners with disabilities. ncld.co/4tOjMiI