How About "Occupy" LD?
At the end of each year, TIME Magazine devotes its last issue to the Person of the Year, and this year, it selected "the protester" as the focus of what was an especially exciting and tumultuous 12 months. In a matter of a few weeks, the word "occupy" took on a whole new meaning, with...
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Talking About Learning Disabilities
What You Say Really Does Matter
As a professional working in the field of learning disabilities (LD) I am comforted to be surrounded (at least most of the time) by individuals who understand that learning disabilities are real and who appreciate the importance of timely, well-targe...
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Glossary of Legislative and Media Terms
Legislative Terms
act
A bill or measure after it passes one or both chambers of Congress; also used to describe a law that is in place.
adjournment
The end of a legislative day and any business of that day; different from recess, which does not end the day.
adjo...
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Learning to Talk about LD
The first step to being an effective LD advocate is understanding the issue and how to talk about it. Your personal experiences may be motivating you, but it is important to educate yourself about the facts and figures and broaden your understanding of LD beyond what you've learned th...
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Seven Tips for Being an LD Advocate
Do learning disabilities (LD) affect your life? Whether you are a parent of a child with LD, an adult with LD, an educator or an LD professional, there's a place for you in the world of LD advocacy. Whether you have five minutes per week or a lot of time to spare, these tips will get...
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Self-Advocacy
If your learning disability is identified before you graduate from high school, self-advocacy activities should include your active involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Getting the help you need to be successful later on at work or in post-secondary schoo...
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