LDA of Michigan

10/13/2025

Millions of children with learning disabilities depend on the programs, protections, and oversight that the Office of Special Education Program (OSEP) provides. Recent reports say that nearly all OSEP staff have been notified of termination. Learn more about the impact this may have on students with LD: https://ldaamerica.org/learning-disabilities-association-of-america-lda-statement-on-the-termination-of-office-of-special-education-programs-osep-staff/

09/18/2025

Thank you 4-H Kent County, Michigan for joining us at Disability Advocacy Awareness Day with us at Aquinas College! Learn more about what they do and volunteer opportunities to advance disability advocacy in our community.

09/17/2025

Learn more about college groups like DASU - Disability Advocates Saints United at Disability Advocacy Awareness Day at Aquinas College!

09/16/2025

Thank you We Rock The Spectrum - Grand Rapids for joining us at Disability Advocacy Awareness Day with us at Aquinas College! Learn more about what they do and volunteer opportunities to advance disability advocacy in our community at the 2025 Disability Advocacy Awareness Day.

09/16/2025

Thank you Renew Mobility for joining us at Disability Advocacy Awareness Day with us at Aquinas College! Learn more about what they do and volunteer opportunities to advance disability advocacy in our community.

07/23/2025

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Aquinas College in Grand Rapids to host a Disability Advocacy Awareness Day this October. Campus and community agencies will share their services and volunteer opportunities with Aquinas students, staff, and other community members. Be sure to mark your calendars!

06/25/2025

Learning disabilities and other disabilities can impact the whole family. Michigan Kinship Care Resource Center at MSU has resources for all caregivers like this one in August: Parenting & Family Relationships when a Family Member has a Disability. Check it out!

06/23/2025

A dyslexia fact sheet. Thanks to Understood for this graphic. www.DyslexiaConnect.com

02/09/2025

We are definitely stronger together. Are you a member? Be heard. Join today and be part of our state affiliate AND our National organization.

LDA believes that "All students have the right to attend a high-quality public school that meets their needs while maintaining all of their rights under the IDEA and other civil rights statutes." In 1975, the Federal government enacted IDEA guaranteeing the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education for individuals with disabilities. Currently, this program is funded at less than 13%. There is extensive research that provides evidence of the positive long term effects of early childhood programs. LDA advocates for increased funding for LD research, technology-based accommodations and for State and Federal funding to remain with public schools and not voucher or voucher-like programs. If you also support these priorities, consider joining LDA, donating and / or contacting your legislators at the State and Federal levels. https://ldaamerica.org/legislation/lda-legislative-agenda/

02/09/2025

The civil rights of individuals with disabilities of all ages are protected under several Federal Laws including IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act). If you believe your rights have been violated/denied, you have the right to seek help/file a complaint.

02/07/2025

Will you be at the national conference? We'd love to see you!! Our State Board President, Amy Barto, will be hosting the MI Affiliate Meet Up at on Feb. 28. Please stop by for some snacks and to network with other Michiganders at conference - and help us plan our activities for 2025!

If you are attending or thinking about attending conference, note that the hotel room block will close on February 11 (next Tuesday) so if you have not yet booked your room you want to do that now!

Information and registration for conference including a link for room reservations can be found at: https://ldacon.org/

02/03/2025

An opportunity to learn about resources and advocacy for people with disabilities in Kent County. We will be there and hope you will be too!

Save the Date for 2025 Disability Awareness Day!

When: March 28, 2025
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: Salvation Army Kroc Center; 2500 Division Ave S. Grand Rapids, MI 40507

Please contact Ashley at ashley.k@dakc.us concerning a sponsorship, GoBus! Tickets, or other accommodations for this event.