LDA of Michigan

12/12/2025

Any exposure to lead has harmful effects for children and adults!

“For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects,” a recall notice explains.

12/03/2025

Are you a parent of a child with an IEP or a parent of a child who has had an IEP? What are your thoughts about special education in Michigan?

Report sounds alarms on rampant absenteeism, use of restraints and low graduation rates among Michigan’s disabled population.

12/03/2025

Today we take the time to learn about common challenges those with disabilities face every day living in a world that is often not designed with inclusion in mind. Read more about these challenges and the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities

12/03/2025

Our work for parents, educators and students with learning disabilities today!

12/02/2025

Did you know that special education is not funded the same in different places in MI? Did you know that funding is not based on student needs? The MI Blueprint is a model for changing that and making an actual difference for all students receiving special education services. Thank you to LDA MI President Amy Barto and our partners in MiPAAC for raising up this conversation where it matters!

12/02/2025

We are in Lansing with MiPAAC today and tomorrow helping legislators understand why our children and schools deserve a better funding structure for special education. It’s time to provide what is needed for schools to implement the intent of the law to make decisions based on student need rather than what they think they have available!

Proud to join families and advocates in Lansing today for MiPAAC Advocacy Day. We are meeting with legislators to show why Michigan needs the MI Blueprint, a plan that brings funding in line with what students truly need.

10/29/2025

Did you know that 81% of individuals with a developmental disability are unemployed? New Growth Project is an organization in West Michigan which cultivates meaningful job opportunities for adults with disabilities by growing nutritious food for the community. Join us tomorrow at Aquinas College to learn more!

10/28/2025

Did you know that Family Hope Foundation provides West Michigan families with access to therapies, resources, and events so children with disabilities can experience growth, independence, and bright futures? Join us on Thursday at Aquinas College to learn more!!

10/27/2025

Arts in Motion Studio provides the West Michigan community and individuals with disabilities an artistic adventure.

Arts in Motion views the creative arts as an important means of self-expression that should be accessible to all individuals, without regard for physical or mental limitation. Classes for music, drama, dance and fine art are tailored to instruct those who are physically and mentally disabled, with a focus on creative expression rather than just refining technique.

Want to learn more? Join us at Aquinas College on Thursday!

10/27/2025

Join us in Grand Rapids this Thursday at Aquinas College - we'll be sharing information with a few of our friends!

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.