Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities. State Education Agency Rural Representative State Developmental Disabilities Council Assisted by the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices' Administration on Developmental Disabilities, state councils plan and advocate for improvement in services for people with developmental disabilities. In addition, funding is made available for time-limited demonstration and stimulatory grant projects. This assistance helps parents participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of children and youth with disabilities. LDA has over 60,000 members and 600 state and local affiliates in 50 states, Washington, D.C and Puerto Rico.
Members gather for education, networking and advocacy.
NCLD develops training and educational materials for parents and practitioners including Every Child is Learning, a training program to help preschool teachers and parents recognize the early warning signs of learning disabilities. IDA has 11,000 members and 45 branches in the U.S. and abroad. IDA offers an international network that brings professionals in the field of dyslexia and parents together for a common purpose. The CEC is an international, professional association with over 52,000 educator members. DLD is the division of the CEC that focuses on the special needs of individuals with learning disabilities.