As the days get longer, it’s time to look forward to summer… and even begin thinking (a little!) about next school year. Read on for a collection of recent articles from newspapers and blogs that will help you think about summer plans for your child with learning disabilities (LD), consider new forms of assistive technology to help your child in school, and hear an inspiring story from a young actress who has overcome not only the struggles of LD but being bullied at school.

Whether you’re a junior or senior in high school or a new graduate making decisions about your future, it’s important to get some real work experience. A volunteer or paid job can help you "try out" a career field or job setting to see if it’s a good fit for you.

Two excellent ways to explore your career interests and learn a specific trade are internships and apprenticeships. Most offer valuable training that will help you learn the skills required for a particular job or career.

Director of LD Resources & Essential Information Sheldon H. Horowitz, Ed.D., reflects on efforts to evaluate student character development and other factors that go beyond academics. What might this mean for students with learning disabilities? Read Dr. Horowitz's blog to find out.

Policymakers in Washington, DC, and the rest of the nation listened on February 15, 2012, to “The Dyslexic Brain,” a featured program on National Public Radio’s The Diane Rehm Show. One of the featured experts was NCLD’s Director of Public Policy, Laura Kaloi. Read on for more about the show.