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June was a major month for LD advocacy: Congress passed a sweeping tax bill, the RISE Act was reintroduced, young adults + families led our LD Day of Action on the Hill, and SCOTUS ruled in favor of students with disabilities. ncld.co/4012oLW #LDAdvocacy #DisabilityRights

On #ADA35, we’re reminded: The ADA was built to protect access—to jobs, education, and public life. It includes students with learning disabilities, too. But protections only matter if we use them. 📣 Know your rights → ncld.co/3UAr3n6 #DisabilityRights #LD #NCLD

The ADA helped open doors—literally. 🏫 It ensures physical access and accommodations for people with disabilities, including students with learning disabilities. But rights on paper aren’t always honored in practice. 📚 Learn more →ncld.co/4fbr9vh #ADA35 #LD #EdEquity

The ADA turns 35 this year. It protects ALL people with disabilities—including people with learning disabilities. 🧠 LDs like reading, thinking & concentrating are legally recognized. Know your rights →ncld.co/4mew7cW #ADA35 #DisabilityRights #LD

From gutting @usedgov to defunding essential programs, Republicans are hellbent on attacking public education in the U.S. Yesterday, I hosted a spotlight forum to highlight the dangers of these attacks. I won’t stay quiet while they rob our students of their future.

Thank you to @maziehirono for the opportunity to advocate on behalf of students with disabilities. If you missed the spotlight forum, check it out here: youtube.com/live/KARqsIJ5u…

🔴 Happening Now: Our CEO Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez is sharing at the U.S. Senate’s K–12 Education Spotlight Forum. Speaking up for students with #LD and the urgent need to protect their rights. youtube.com/@senatorhirono… #LDCommunity #EdPolicy #DisabilityRights #NCLD #K12Education

Tomorrow I’m testifying at the U.S. Senate’s K–12 Education Spotlight Forum to represent students with learning disabilities and their families. We must protect the rights, funding, and future of public education. 🕚 11AM ET | youtube.com/@senatorhirono… #EdPolicy #DisabilityRights

In honor of #DisabilityPrideMonth, NCLD and @SNHU’s CHEPP launched the Coalition on Accessibility in Higher Ed. A new effort to advance inclusive policy & practice across institutions, states, and the nation. Learn more: ncld.co/4eVFueT #Accessibility #HigherEd #LD

We will continue to advocate to preserve the U.S. Department of Education and ensure the civil rights of students with disabilities are protected. While this is a major setback, our work is far from over. Take action with us. ncld.co/44OixFS

⏰ TONIGHT @ 6pm ET: Not One Step Back Town Hall We’re talking real impacts: ❌ Cuts to SNAP & Medicaid ❌ Billions diverted from public schools ✅ What families & communities can do next 🎟️ Register now: ncld.co/4nK3TIE #NotOneStepBack #ProtectPublicEd #LD

Public education is on the line. Join families, educators & leaders TOMORROW, July 10 @ 6pm ET for Not One Step Back—a town hall on how Trump’s new bill harms our schools & communities. 💬 Learn. Act. Protect public ed. 🔗 ncld.co/3U7MUSE #NotOneStepBack #EducationEquity

“I’d never been in a room full of people who were neurodiverse. That felt really affirming.” Sofia’s journey through YALC is powerful—and ongoing. Help us support more stories like hers. 🎬 ncld.co/3GfqgVv 💛 ncld.co/4lhUjea #YALC #Neurodiversity #FutureOfLD

🚨 Medicaid & SNAP cuts. Billions funneled into private school vouchers. Public schools are being left behind. 🗓️ Tomorrow, July 10 @ 6pm ET, join us for Not One Step Back: An Education Town Hall and learn how to fight back. 🔗 Register: ncld.co/3IzA8tG #FundPublicSchools

Through #YALC, Sofia gained the confidence and skills to lead. Now she’s using her voice to advocate for students with LD—on campus and in Congress. 🎬 Watch her story. Share it. Support the next wave of leaders. 📹 ncld.co/40FYFDD 👉 ncld.co/4nJ2yli #FutureOfLD

🎥 “Being in the room with people that can make change was a really impactful experience.” Sofia’s story shows what happens when young advocates are empowered to lead. 💛 Watch, share & donate (matched): 🎬 ncld.co/3GfqgEZ 👉 ncld.co/4nIfXKs #YALC #FutureOfLD

New report shows too many students with LD are facing avoidable barriers—chronic absences, lack of support, and unsafe environments. We know how to fix it. Student success systems offer a path forward. 📘 ncld.co/4nBZlnm #LD #EducationEquity #StudentSuccess

🧠 "When students feel anxious, disengaged, or unsupported, it’s not a sign of failure on their part—it’s a call for us to design better systems." — Saashya Rodrigo, NCLD Read the new report with @GRADPartners & @WestEd: ncld.co/44Mc7Z7 #LearningDisabilities #Inclusion

Students with LD are telling us something loud and clear: 🔹 89% struggle to focus 🔹 55% miss 10+ days of school 🔹 44% report teacher mistreatment This isn’t about trying harder—it’s about changing the system. 📘 New report: ncld.co/44AS6mS #EducationEquity #LD

The Senate passed #OBBB with an uncapped private school voucher program. @iteptweets says it could cost $51B/year, nearly enough to fully fund IDEA. Take action now → ncld.co/3ZYkRbT #DisabilityRights #NoVouchers #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #ProtectIDEA