About New Mexico
Learning Disabilities
Association


Vision Statement | Mission Statement | State Goals


The Learning Disabilities Association of New Mexico (NM-LDA) is a nonprofit volunteer organization affiliated with the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). LDA gives support and information to persons with learning disabilities, parents, teachers, and other professionals through 50 state affiliates and 800 local units. NM-LDA is headquartered in Las Cruces. Dues of $25 per year entitle a family to belong to both the local and national organizations and receive their newsletters ($15 goes to National and $10 goes to the Local Affiliate).


Vision Statement


LDA is dedicated to a world in which

  • All individuals with learning disabilities are empowered to thrive and participate fully in society;
  • The incidence of learning disabilities is reduced; and
  • Learning disabilities are universally understood and effectively addressed.

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    Mission Statement


    LDA is a non-profit organization of volunteers including individuals with learning disabilities, their families and professionals. LDA is dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting their rights under the law. LDA seeks to accomplish this through awareness, advocacy, empowerment, education, service and collaborative efforts.

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    State Goals


    2003-2004


    Re-establish the telephone referral service
    Re-activate the lending library
    Create and distribute two newsletters: one Fall and one Spring
    Schedule four presentations around the state: 2 Fall and 2 Spring
    Develop a state speakers' bureau
    Disseminate information in the around the State
    Update the NM-LDA Web Page

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    New Mexico Learning Disabilities Association
    P.O. Box 30001/3SPE
    Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003

    or
    call 505-882-6221
    or
    email: epoel@nmsu.edu

    Last Updated October 15, 2003