Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania

06/17/2026

Fantastic Free Webinar 6/22!

Join us for a discussion about the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Zero Barriers! guide.

This is a new, free educational resource from the Smithsonian Science Education Center that supports students to investigate and address barriers to accessibility in their community by using STEM and social science tools. During this accessibility conversation, educators, researchers, and students will share their lived experiences and perspectives.

Register at: https://ldaamerica.org/event/accessibility-in-stem-education-a-roundtable-discussion/

06/15/2026

As an organization, we recruit individuals from the local community to serve as our tutors. Our tutors possess a genuine passion for assisting children and struggling readers in achieving success in literacy and fostering lifelong learning. They are characterized by their patience, empathy, and commitment to our students' literacy, education, and future. If you are interested in becoming a tutor please contact us ([email protected])! #

06/11/2026

We are so proud of our hardworking students and tutors! Learn how you can help a student who is struggling with reading - or find help for someone you care about.
Visit www.ldaofpa.org/reading-tutoring

06/09/2026

According to The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, dyslexia affects 20 percent of the population. It is the most common neuro-cognitive disorder. Learn more facts about dyslexia at www.dyslexia.yale.edu/dyslexia/dyslexia-faq/

06/04/2026

There are so many reasons why a summer listening list is beneficial to students with dyslexia over a reading list. Here are just a few!

1. A summer listening list makes stories and learning more accessible for dyslexic students.
2. Audiobooks allow students to focus on comprehension, imagination, and enjoyment.
3. A listening list can help students stay engaged with literature over the summer.
4. Listening for struggling readers can build confidence and foster a lifelong love of stories.

Grab your FREE Summer Listening List for students 1st - 8th grade today at MBRI.org. Link in bio.

What books are your students and children looking forward to listening to this summer?

06/02/2026

Jennifer Aniston recently shared that she learned she has dyslexia when she was in her twenties. The revelation was “life-changing,” says Aniston in an interview. When she was young, she wasn’t a good student because of issues related to her undiagnosed dyslexia. She just thought she “wasn’t smart” and “couldn’t retain anything.” But with the new discovery came a new knowledge of herself. Read more at understood.org/en/articles/jennifer-aniston-reveals-that-she-has-dyslexia

05/28/2026

Multi-sensory reading instruction can help students who struggle to read. Utilizing multiple senses gives students that struggle to read multiple mechanisms for re-learning how to read. We are proud to offer this instruction. Let us know if we might be able to help your student! Email us at [email protected] or visit ldaofpa.org/reading-tutoring

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Our Early Literacy Reading Tutoring Program, provided at no cost to Kindergarten - 2nd grade students in underserved neighborhoods, makes learning to read fun! Learn more at ldaofpa.org/reading-tutoring

05/19/2026

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older. Learn more about anxiety: https://ldaamerica.org/anxiety-from-ldas-mental-health-committee/