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Learning to Beat Learning Disabilities

Who are the children with learning disabilities? Look around you — they come from every class and every level of American society. But all of them are at risk: More than one in four children with learning disabilities drop out of school, and only about one in eight attend four-year college within two years of leaving high school. These kids can learn — and succeed in school and beyond. But they need our help.

There's so much that can be done, and knowledge is critical — the earlier learning disabilities are diagnosed, the more effective treatment can be. Parents can get informed and learn if their own children may be at risk — and how those disabilities can be treated effectively. And everyone can help those need help learning, through volunteer efforts and by donating to the organizations that make helping these kids their priority. Together we can put the emphasis on "learning," not "disability."

•	National Center for Learning Disabilities Find local, state, and national resources, schools, and service providers.
•	LDOnline Search organizations in your community that specialize in learning disabilities.

Make A Donation
Every dollar makes a difference.

Make a donation to one of the charities below, or search for other related charities.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Helping those with ADD reach their potentials.

Council for Exceptional Children
Improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities.

Council for Learning Disabilities
Services to professionals who work with individuals with learning disabilities.

Dyslexia Awareness & Resources Center
Education & support to people affected by dyslexia, ADD & other learning disabilities.

International Dyslexia Association
Dedicated to the study & treatment of dyslexia.

Learning Disabilities Association of America
Working to identify & prevent learning disabilities.

National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities
Increasing awareness in minority communities about learning differences.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
Increasing opportunities for people with learning disabilities to achieve their potential.

National Head Start Association
Supporting the Heads-Up child education program.

Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children
Improving the quality of life for children & youth with disabilities.

Be A Volunteer
Make a difference in the lives of those with learning disabilities.

Volunteer with one of these organizations or, search for opportunities in your area.

America's Promise
Youth development & volunteerism promotion.

Helping Helpers
Help children with learning disorders.

Literacy Volunteers of America
Volunteer to tackle learning disabilities & literacy.

National Mentoring Partnership
Find a mentoring opportunity near you.

Speak Out
Know the issues affecting learning disabilities and what you can do.

Council for Children with Learning Disabilities
Current legislation & news that affects persons with learning disabilities.

Council for Exceptional Children
Send e-mail on special education topics directly to your member of Congress.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Attorneys & advocates to improve legal assistance to parents of children with disabilities.

International Dyslexia Association
Issues & legislation that affect individuals with dyslexia & their families.

KeepKidsLearning.org
Tell Washington to keep kids learning.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
Information on learning disability advocacy.