Learning Disabilities Worldwide, Inc. (LDW®) is a non-profit, volunteer
organization including individuals with learning disabilities, their families,
and professionals.
Our History In 1965, Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW®) started as the Learning
Disabilities Association of Massachusetts (LDAM). This organization was
dedicated to supporting parents whose children struggled with learning
difficulties.
We believed that parents, schools, and the medical
profession needed to partner in a collaborative way in order for children
to achieve academic success. Therefore we began to publish and produce
materials designed to meet their specific needs.
These award winning publications and media productions,
created by world-renowned experts, quickly became highly acclaimed internationally
as valuable resources in the field of learning disabilities (LD).
Recognizing the need for an international organization that would create a forum where all nations could join forces on behalf of individuals with learning disabilities, in 2004, LDAM officially became Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW®).
LDW's® products have already helped over 1,000,000
families in theState of Massachusettsalone.
LDW® joins forces with colleges and universities
to present its University Access, Doctoral Scholarly Review, and Masters/Doctoral
Best Papers sections of our website to provide professors and graduate
students with free access to current research as well as peer-reviewed
opportunities to publish their work.
Today, LDW® has become a trusted and respected
world leader in turning validated research into multi-lingual, multi-cultural,
multi-media materials that provide best practices to support individuals
with learning disabilities, their parents, and the professionals who work
with them.
Learning Disabilities Worldwide is a global voice
of hope and the gateway to a world of opportunities for people with learning
disabilities. Together we are making a difference!
Mission Statement Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW®) works to
enhance the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, with a special
emphasis on the underserved. Our purpose is to identify and support the
unrecognized strengths and capabilities of persons with learning disabilities.
We strive to increase awareness and understanding of learning disabilities
through our multilingual media productions and publications that serve populations
across cultures and nations. Our educational enrichment programs are designed
to serve individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and the
professionals in their lives.
Vision Statement
Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW®) envisions
a world where learning disabilities (LD) are universally understood, accepted,
and effectively addressed. We work to create a world where all persons with
LD are supported in their endeavors and feel empowered to achieve their
maximum potential in their academic careers, workplace, and personal development.
For over forty years, LDW® has been the
leading organization for the production of materials that meet the needs
of individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and the professionals
that work with them. From Massachusetts, across the country, and around
the world, LDW® is the premiere organization in the prevention, early
identification, early intervention, and protection of the rights of individuals
with learning disabilities.
LDW® strongly supports and publishes current,
validated research and best practices in learning disabilities. LDW®
is guided by boards of committed, passionate, and dedicated professionals
who have contributed much to the field of learning disabilities:
