Continuing the mission, NCLD’s blog is a valuable public platform for current issues surrounding special education. The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. They are working to create a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life.

Self-Advocacy and Making an Impact on Education Policy

Written by Melissa Rey and Caida Mendelsohn | August 3, 2016

We are used to advocating for ourselves in our schools and even in our workplaces. But what we didn’t recognize is that our experiences are connected to disability rights issues and education issues that are a lot bigger than us.
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