Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania

08/25/2026

LDA of PA joins the world in mourning the legendary Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80. She will always be remembered for her brilliant songwriting and breathtaking performances as a singer and an actor, but Dolly was also a great humanitarian, and literacy was one of her most cherished causes. Dolly's Imagination Library program has delivered over 300 million free books into the hands of young readers in the United States and beyond, a program her father told her was the most important thing she'd ever done. LDA of PA thanks Dolly for her great work in life and hopes we honor her with our ongoing efforts to improve literacy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. https://imaginationlibrary.com/

08/25/2026

Please consider donating and helping us provide free literacy tutoring to underserved kids this school year.

Donate at: www.ldaofpa.org/back-to-school

08/22/2026

Just in time for Back to School!

A new episode of The LDA Podcast is out now! Jenny Ponzuric is a licensed educational psychologist, educational consultant, IEP master coach, and certified leadership and mindset coach. In this episode, Jenny discusses the importance of understanding a student's full learning profile, factors school psychologists should keep in mind when performing learning disability evaluations, and how to ensure that parents and practitioners are on the same page.

Tune in at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133861/episodes/19533568

08/20/2026

DONATE to bring free literacy instruction to kids in need!
www.ldaofpa.org/back-to-school

08/17/2026

Learn more about the impact our Early Literacy and other tutoring programs have!
www.ldaofpa.org/back-to-school

08/15/2026

A new episode of The LDA Podcast is out now! Dr. Douglas Sims is a scientist, entrepreneur, author, and learning disability advocate. Dr. Sims discusses their experience in school with dyslexia and ADHD, and shares how they harnessed their strengths to reach success. Tune in at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133861/episodes/19418798

08/10/2026

Help us provide more than 250 students with free structured literacy instruction!
Thanks to everyone who donated during Week 1 of our campaign! In Week 2 we are looking for 7 more donors to help us unlock a $500 match!
DONATE at www.ldaofpa.org/back-to-school

08/07/2026

Get Back to School and Ready to Read with LDA of PA! Our literacy tutoring services are available FREE to families at 21 locations in neighborhoods across Western PA. Learn more: https://www.ldaofpa.org/back-to-school

08/04/2026

We just kicked off our Back to School campaign!

Every dollar goes toward training and equipping our tutors so they can keep delivering high quality reading instruction to the students who need it most. That instruction is free to families from lower income households and those that live in underserved neighborhoods. We cover the cost of tutor training ourselves so no one is priced out on either side.

Last year we helped 200 students and this year we are on track for over 250!

Our goal is to raise $8,000 by August 31, before the first bell rings. $20 covers an hour of Early Literacy instruction. $50 covers a full 1-on-1 tutoring session.

ldaofpa.org/back-to-school

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08/03/2026

Check out this free webinar!

Join us for a free webinar on the college search process for students with learning disabilities! Learn more about how to determine whether a college offers the necessary resources and support, and what to look for when choosing a college. This webinar will be recorded and available to watch at a later date: https://ldaamerica.org/event/fit-check-finding-the-right-colleges-for-students-with-learning-differences/