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October Policy News Round-Up

...to concerns with the way the bill defines dyslexia and separates dyslexia from other specific learning disabilities into its own disability category under IDEA. The bill relies on an outdated...
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All about SLDs, IEPs, and IDEA

...some of the most common—but not all— LDs: Dyslexia is a well-known learning disability that primarily impacts reading. People with dyslexia struggle with decoding, recognizing, and spelling words accurately. These...
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Open Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities—Apply Now!

...disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc. However, students with both a learning disability and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are encouraged to apply. Important Dates Application Period: November 1...
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Math NAEP Data Snapshot

A specific learning disability (SLD) is a brain-based disorder that affects an individual’s ability to read, write, and do math (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia). Of the 13% of the...
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Reading NAEP Data Snapshot

A specific learning disability (SLD) is a brain-based disorder that affects an individual’s ability to read, write, and do math (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia). Of the 13% of the...
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Federal State Snapshots of Learning Disabilities

What is a Specific Learning Disability (SLD)? An SLD is a brain-based disorder that affects an individual’s ability to read, write, and do math (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia). Students...
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National Center for Learning Disabilities Announces 2023 Annual Benefit Luncheon

...learning disabilities such as dyslexia or if this technology introduces additional challenges. This discussion will be held by: Kristina Ishmael – Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology Ericka Rovira, Ph.D....
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Amy Mabile

...dyslexia, ADD, visual processing disorder, and hearing impairment, Amy knows first-hand the benefits of sensory learning programs and vision therapy that she obtained through her behavioral optometrist. She had quite...
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Cade Spencer

...policy reform in Washington, D.C. He recently conducted research on Texas dyslexia policy as an international Laidlaw Undergraduate Research and Leadership Fellow, and he hopes to continue to work towards...
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