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NCLD Statement Responding to Administration Remarks About Learning Disabilities
Washington, D.C. — March 16, 2026 — The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is disturbed by and strongly condemns recent remarks by the Administration suggesting that any individual with a learning disability should not serve as president. We believe the statement to be both factually and morally incorrect. We are deeply troubled by these... The
March 2026 Policy News Round-Up
NCLD condemns comments about learning disabilities from the Trump Administration, a new Science of Reading bill moves forward, and a new report from NCLD on federal transition supports is released. See what else NCLD is tracking this month. NCLD Condemns the Administration’s Comments About Learning Disabilities The National Center for Learning Disabilities (
NCLD Response to Senate HELP Committee Roundtable on Supporting Students with Dyslexia
Washington, D.C. — April 16, 2026 — National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) appreciates Chairman Cassidy’s leadership in holding a roundtable discussion on how to better support students with dyslexia. We would also like to thank the families, educators, and pediatricians that shared their perspectives and lived experiences. Too many families experi
Coalition on Accessibility in Higher Education Releases “Accessible By Design: A Comprehensive Playbook for Higher Education”
WASHINGTON, DC (May 7, 2026) – Making higher education accessible on campus and across digital platforms for learners with disabilities is possible for all colleges and universities. This new practice-based playbook, developed by the Coalition on Accessibility in Higher Education, provides best practices and real-world examples to support institutions of hig
April 2026 Policy News Round-Up
Millions of education research dollars remain unspent, Secretary McMahon heads to the Hill, the Justice Department delays web accessibility requirements, and Congress introduces bills impacting students with disabilities. See what else NCLD engaged on this month. $77 Million Left Unspent on Special Education Research A recent analysis of public documents sho
May 2026 Policy News Round-Up
Secretary McMahon goes before Congress, special education funding gets a rare boost, and the Administration proposes changes to IDEA reporting requirements. See what else NCLD engaged on this month. Secretary McMahon Appears before House Education Committee On May 14th, Secretary McMahon testified in the House Committee on Education and Workforce in a hearin
Why Educator Collaboration Deserves Recognition
Applications are open for NCLD’s 2026 Everyday Champion Awards, which recognize educators who excel in building strong relationships with students and families and help students with learning disabilities thrive. Each year, the Everyday Champion Awards celebrate K-12 professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with learning disabi
NCLD Condemns Interagency Agreements Threatening Special Education and Civil Rights Enforcement
Shifting responsibilities from OSERS to HHS and from OCR to DOJ would fragment federal education protections and put students and families at risk. WASHINGTON, DC — June 16, 2026 — The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) strongly condemns the Administration’s newly announced interagency agreements (IAAs) shifting the work of the Office of Specia
Protect Democracy, Jacobson Lawyers Group, and Key Education Stakeholders including National Center for Learning Disabilities file suit against the Office of Management and Budget
Led by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, key education stakeholders filed a suit against the Office of Management and Budget to ensure students, schools, and education organizations across the country are able to receive hundreds of millions of dollars of funding appropriated by Congress WASHINGTON, DC — June 30, 2026 — Protect Democracy and...
June 2026 Policy News Round-Up
The Administration announced a sweeping plan to scatter special education and civil rights enforcement across other federal agencies, Senate Democrats and disability groups pushed back, a coalition including NCLD sued over withheld research funding, and the House advanced a leaner FY 2027 education budget. See what else NCLD engaged in this month! NCLD, advo