· Parent Support
o LDA’s website and resources can help parents understand and cope with their special child.
· Information and Referral Network
o An inquiry to the local affiliate, state office, or national LDA office may be a critical first step in providing help to a person with learning disabilities.
o Through its Annual International Conference as well as state affiliate conferences and workshops LDA provides a forum for questions on learning disabilities and new technology and approaches for teaching individuals with learning disabilities.
· Legislation
o LDA provides information and recommends action on pending legislation which may affect individuals with learning disabilities and/or their families.
· School Program Development
o LDA and its state and local affiliates work with school systems to assure quality programs and better services for students with learning disabilities.
o LDA and its state affiliates frequently work directly with school systems in planning and implementing programs for early identification and diagnosis, as well as remediation in resource and special education classroom situations.
· Adult Issues
o LDA publishes materials on issues of importance to adults with learning disabilities on workplace issues, adult literacy, parenting, and assistive technology. A special series of bulletins addresses civil rights and accommodations in various settings, including college, the workplace and the military.