Become a Member

The Learning Disabilities Association of America believes that every person with learning disabilities can succeed in school, at work, in relationships, and within the community--when provided the right supports and the right opportunities.

How to Become a Member

• Complete our easy Online Membership Application or use our Printable Membership Application to join by mail or fax.

Join LDA in creating those opportunities!

• LDA is the voice for people with learning disabilities of all ages and their families.
• LDA is the leading advocate for laws and policies that create opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
• LDA is a leader in promoting research into the nature and causes of learning disabilities.

What LDA Offers

• At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.
• LDA provides support to people with learning disabilities, their families, teachers and other professionals.

Benefits of Membership

• Support through local and state groups and workshops.
• Advocacy through assistance, training and information.
• Information via a toll-free call-in line, (888) 300-6710.
• Resources on LDA website for parents, teachers, professionals, adults, and those new to learning disabilities.
• Information on learning disabilities and topics of interest, including advocacy efforts, sent to all state and local affiliates via a monthly e-newsletter, Stateline E-News.
• News briefings of the week’s top stories on learning disabilities and related topics via THE LD SOURCE, a free, opt-in e-mail resource.
• News from Washington, monthly reports on legislative issues via News-in-Brief.
• Newsbriefs, LDA’s comprehensive national newsletter published five times a year; archived copies are available on the web site back to 2003.
• Comprehensive Web site featuring exclusive Members area.
• Discounts on registration for state and national LDA conferences and workshops.
• Discount subscription to Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, a peer-reviewed journal published three times a year.
• Access to Professional Liability, General Liability and Abuse and Molestation defense coverage, at a reduced rate, for members in private practice.

Membership

As an advocacy organization, membership is what keeps LDA thriving and allows our voices and those of the children and families whom we serve to be heard. The support we receive through membership in LDA enables us to:

• Unite individuals, families and professionals who have a shared commitment to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Raise awareness about learning disabilities among policymakers and the public at large.
• Advocate to preserve, enhance and expand access to services for children and adults with learning disabilities.
• Represent the needs and interests of children and adults with learning disabilities to regulatory and policy-making entities.
• Create and distribute policy and position statements and public testimony on various aspects of policies that impact the lives of children and adults with learning disabilities.
• Develop Action Alerts on crucial National legislation.
• Collaborate with professional and advocacy organizations on public policy on a national level.

LDA never shares or sells membership information!

Questions about Membership?

• Please contact our National Office or call (412) 341-1515 x 209. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Eastern Time.