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= **Information Sites** = **State Site: Learning Disabilities Association of Wisconsin** Learning Disabilities Association of Wisconsin This organization is "dedicated to providing support to children and adults with learning disabilities through advocacy, education, information and research. Enhancing the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities and their families is our main goal. LDA monitors and provides information to our members regarding Special Education Legislation at both the federal and state levels. We promote awareness, communication and understanding between parents, adults with LD, educators and the community." Through there affiliation with the national organization, they are working to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. At their website you can find information regarding membership, definitions, testings, and conferences.

**National Site: National Center for Learning Disabilities** National Center for Learning Disabilities The mission of the National Center for Learning Disabilities is to " ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work, and life. " They meet their mission by putting on programs and events to benefit and educate. This website provides information on how to help students with learning disabilities in multiple places, including school, home, and college. Additionally it provides basic information on what learning disabilities are and what is happening in politics that will affect people with learning disabilities.

**Parent Site:** LD OnLine--For Parents This website prides itself in being "the world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month." They have information for parents, teachers, and children themselves. This website provides lots of information of everyone who may want to know more about Learning Disabilities and especially ADHD. THe parent section provides parents with links to resources and also to article pertaining to the subject.

Help Guide.org The mission of Help Guide is to " help you understand, prevent, and resolve many of life’s challenges. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and support you need to take charge of your life and make healthy choices." They began their work after a couple lost their daughter to suicide. This website provides tips for parents on how to help you child overcome their learning disability. This website provides not only information for learning disabilities but also information on other health concerns and parenting issues.

**Student Site:** LD OnLine--For Kids This website prides itself in being "the world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month." However the website includes information for children themselves as well. This website provides four different options for children to learn more. Through art, reading other people's stories, books and e-cards. All of these are great ways for children to learn more about learning disabilities.