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Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia Research Institute
5746 Centerville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-893-2216
Fax: 850-893-2440
E-mail: dri@dyslexia-add.org

Provides training, workshops, and seminars for professionals. Literature sent on request.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
8600 LaSalle Road
Chester Building, Suite 382
Baltimore, MD 21286-2044
Phone: 410-296-0232
Fax: 410-321-5069
E-mail: info@interdys.org

Devoted to the study and treatment of dyslexia; provides information and referrals; sponsors conferences, seminars, and support groups; and has two regular publications and more than 40 branches in the United States and abroad. (Formerly the Orton Dyslexia Society.)

LD Online
E-mail: info@ldonline.org

Web site resource on learning disabilities for parents, students, teachers, and other professionals. This interactive web site provides basic information on learning disabilities, as well as the latest research and news; also offers e-mail consultation by experts on learning disabilities, resource lists, personal stories, bulletin boards, and materials/resources for purchase.

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Phone: 412-341-1515
Fax: 412-344-0224
E-mail: info@ldaamerica.org

Encourages research and the development of early detection programs, disseminates information, serves as an advocate, and works to improve education for individuals with learning disabilities.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
381 Park Avenue, South
Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 888-575-7373
Fax: 212-545-9665

Promotes public awareness of learning disabilities; provides computerized information and referral services to consumers and professionals on learning disabilities. Publishes Their World, an annual magazine for parents and professionals.



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