LDA of Florida

An organization of parents and professionals working to help students with disabilities succeed with a focus on prevention, early and effective intervention and a successful transition to adult life

Definition of Learning Disabilities (LD)
A neurological based processing disorder characterized by differences in brain structure and learning functions (Learning disabilities are not learning differences).

Purpose
To provide students with disabilities with the opportunity to succeed through a combination of proactive advocacy, public school and school choice options and by insuring students with learning disabilities are well represented at all levels

Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, training, service and support of research

Vision Statement
The causes of learning disabilities will be understood and addressed and the individuals with learning disabilities will thrive and participate fully in society.

Initiatives & Goals
Priority Goals, Year 2012 -13

To insure that students with learning disabilities are well represented in the State of Florida accountability system and school choice initiatives.  Our focus will be on helping to develop a system that helps our students succeed, gets their required funding and aligns the state, district, school and IEP Goals.

To initiate a Healthy Children’s Project that helps the next generation to be born healthy and ready to succeed.

To build a larger and more effective Learning Disabilities Association of Florida by serving both existing, prospective members and the community with value added programs from birth, through the school years and transition to college and careers.

LDA 50th Annual International Conference

February 13-16, 2013, San Antonio, TX

2013 LDA Conference in San Antonio for a time of learning and discovering how we can advocate and work together to create new opportunities for children and adults with learning disabilities.