NCLD

We are the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Improving the lives of children and adults with learning and attention issues.

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The RISE Act has passed the Senate!
To the young adults who shared their stories and advocated on Capitol Hill: You helped make this happen!

But we're not done. The House is next.

📢 Take Action: https://t.co/v0qwO0HQd9

NCLD's statement: https://t.co/4ddC95Fyg1

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How are students with disabilities being considered in the debate over classroom technology?
NCLD's Dr. Saashya Rodrigo and Nicole Fuller tackle this question in the Thomas B. Fordham Insitute's 2026 Wonkathon.

Read their submission: https://t.co/e7mPeo3xbJ

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Yesterday at #AMLE26, NCLD CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez joined a panel on expanding career exploration for students with disabilities during the middle school years. The discussion highlighted student voice, hands-on learning, and connecting passions to careers earlier.
#LD

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October Policy Round-Up: NCLD supported a bipartisan LD Awareness Month resolution, endorsed the LIFT Act, joined partners in supporting new education policy commitments & weighed in on proposed regulations affecting students with disabilities.
Read more: https://t.co/Goef0r7k3f

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There’s still time to apply to NCLD’s Young Adult Leadership Council! (YALC)
Young adults ages 18–24 with learning disabilities can connect with peers, build leadership and advocacy skills, and put their voices into action.
Apply Now: https://t.co/h6sbER4riy

#youthleadership

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Missed our first State of LD webinar?
NCLD and the @sparc_center discussed special education teacher staffing, retention, working conditions, and research insights on strengthening the educator workforce.

▶️ Watch the recording: https://t.co/aK0aTVDaVq

#SpecialEducation #LD

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Join us for NCLD's 49th Annual Benefit, honoring Stephanie Ruhle, MS NOW Anchor of Money Power Politics, as our Honoring Champion!
🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/3tMxKwyi1c
💙 Can't attend? Donate: https://t.co/F5fKP6qR3K (scroll down to donate)

#Learningdisabilities #nonprofit #LD

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As #LDAwarenessMonth comes to a close, we're sharing one final clip from NCLD CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez's interview on NBC News Daily.
Watch the segment below. ⬇️

#KnowLD

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Thank you to @RepJulieBrownley and @RepHouchin for introducing H. Res. 1592, a bipartisan resolution recognizing October 2026 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month!

We appreciate their leadership in bringing attention to LD and supporting students.

#LDAwarenessMonth

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KNOW LD: IDEA and Section 504 Are Both Critical Laws
IDEA and Section 504 both provide important protections for students with disabilities, but they are different federal laws. Understanding the difference can help families know what questions to ask to support their child.

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Recognizing when a child may need additional learning support matters.
In another clip from NBC News Daily, NCLD CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez discusses signs parents may notice and why persistent learning challenges deserve attention.

#LDAwarenessMonth #KnowLD

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📣 There's still time to make your voice heard this #LDAwarenessMonth!
Help NCLD keep the momentum going by advocating to fully fund IDEA, support the RISE Act, and protect the U.S. Department of Education.
Take action and contact Congress: https://t.co/hcbgcokzmZ

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NCLD's Associate Director of Research and Principal Researcher will help lead The State of LD: Building a Stronger Education Workforce, sharing research on teacher confidence, workloads, and staffing.
📅 Oct. 28 | 2 PM ET
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://t.co/LTGvQYCu0n

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That's a wrap on the 2026 CLD International Conference!
Proud to have partnered with CLD and joined colleagues to share research, exchange ideas, and advance support for students with learning disabilities.
A few more photos of the NCLD team in Fort Worth!

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Think your child may have a learning disability?
NCLD CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez shares a few first steps on NBC News Daily: look for patterns, talk with your child’s teacher, ask what supports are in place, and consider an evaluation.

#LDAwarenessMonth

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Here's a look at some of our team at the CLD Conference! NCLD's Saashya Rodrigo and Kate Bartlein shared insights on advancing learning disabilities advocacy through research and leadership.
A great opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with colleagues!

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Know LD: Intervention shouldn’t delay an evaluation. Supports like MTSS and Response to Intervention can help students who are struggling, but they should not delay or deny an IDEA evaluation when a disability is suspected. #KnowLD

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Meet featured speaker: Elizabeth Bettini, Ph.D., Associate Professor at BU Wheelock and Co-Director of the SPARC Center, who will join us for The State of LD: Building a Stronger Education Workforce.
Register: https://t.co/z9mF1z4nF2

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When a child is struggling, knowing what to look for can make a real difference.
This Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, hear from NCLD CEO Jacqueline Rodriguez on NBC News Daily about recognizing the signs and where families can turn for support. 💚

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We're proud to partner with the Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) for this year's conference, October 22–23, bringing together researchers, educators, and advocates to advance the field of learning disabilities.

🔗Learn more: https://t.co/tUYYdEF3Nl