West
Virginia Learning Disabilities Association Inc.
The West Virginia Learning Disabilities Association Inc.,
WVLDA Inc., is a statewide nonprofit organization of parents, professionals,
and adults dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with
learning disabilities, and is affiliated with the Learning Disabilities
Association of America.
What are WVLDA's Goals?
- WVLDA seeks to educate individuals with learning disabilities and their
parents about the nature of the disability and inform them of their rights.
- WVLDA encourages research in neuro-physiological and psychological aspects
of learning disabilities.
- WVLDA strives to create a climate of public awareness and acceptance.
- WVLDA works to improve regular and special education through advocacy
with the U.S. Department of Education and the State Departments of Education.
- WVLDA develops and promotes legislative assistance.
- WVLDA disseminates information widely.
- WVLDA provides advocacy information and training.
- WVLDA works to establish career opportunities.
- WVLDA promotes education and training on learning disabilities for special
education and regular education teachers.
Annual Conference Information
October 11, 2008 at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV. The featured speaker will be Megan Marsano Yoho, Director, Lindamood Bell Learning Processing Center, Raleigh , NC The Conference is free and open to the public in conjunction with The West Virginia Book Festival .
For more information please contact Lori Dubrawka at (304) 744-8188
e-mail: dubrawka@aol.com
WVLDA Information Links
WHAT IS A LEARNING DISABILITY?
WARNING SIGNS OF A LD
PARENTS
HEALTHY CHILDREN PROJECT
ABOUT LDA
CONTACT INFORMATION