National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

Public Awareness & Information (National Center for Learning Disabilities [NCLD] reaches out to millions of individuals each year–including individuals with learning disabilities and their families, the media, researchers, educators, and policy makers–through special campaigns and publications, and in response to thousands of requests for information and referrals. NCLD provides information on living with learning disabilities throughout the lifespan, and promotes understanding of how society can fully captialize on the abilities of people with learning disabilities through early identification and treatment.) Research-to-Practice (NCLD is committed to bridging the gap between research and classroom practice. In collaboration with scientific, educational, health, and literacy organizations, NCLD promotes research and develops programs that identify effective learning strategies and emphasize the early identification and treatment of learning disabilities.) Public Policy (Unique among organizations devoted to learning disabilities, NCLD operates a public policy office in Washington DC and works closely with policy makers, their staffs, federal agencies, and other national organizations to ensure that the specific needs of people with learning disabilities are fully considered in the development of national policies and legislation.)