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The Learning Disabilities Association of Texas (LDAT) is
a not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to advancing
the education and general welfare of persons with learning
disabilities. LDAT was chartered in 1963 to stimulate public
and private action to meet the needs of these individuals.
LDAT is affiliated with the national Learning
Disabilities Association of America and local affiliates
across the State of Texas. Membership
includes persons with learning disabilities, their families,
and professionals in the fields of medicine, education and
the social sciences concerned with the problems of those with
learning disabilities.
The organization publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Texas
Key, and maintains a statewide computer database of more
than 300 professional service providers, including psychologists,
physicians, tutors, and schools. Contact
us to receive information on resources in your area. If
you are a service provider or you know of one who would like
to be included in this database, contact
the LDAT state office.
LDAT does not endorse or recommend any person, publication,
method, therapy, institution, product or treatment. It does,
however, present without partiality many ways to assist those
with learning disabilities in reaching their full potential.
LDAT Goals
- Enhance public awareness of learning disabilities
- Provide information and referral services
- Encourage early identification and appropriate
instruction of students with learning disabilities
- Help parents, professionals and service providers
work effectively with individuals with learning disabilities
- Assist parents of individuals with learning disabilities
in advocating for their children, and assist individuals
with learning disabilities in self-advocacy by providing
current information regarding federal and state statutes,
rules and regulations
- Advocate on behalf of individuals with learning
disabilities for new services and assist in upgrading existing
programs on local, state and national levels
- Provide emotional support and assistance to individuals
with learning disabilities and/or their families
- Assist interested individuals organize efforts
within their own community
- Work cooperatively with other organizations, agencies
and schools in bringing about changes which will have a
favorable impact on the lives of all individuals with disabilities
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