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REI Should be a Leader in the Fight Against PFAS
Instead, there’s a toxic secret hiding in some of it’s stylish gear. There are about 9000 PFAS chemicals and LDA is concerned about all of
May 19, 2022
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LDA believes all children deserve healthy places to live, learn, play and grow. That’s why our Healthy Children Project (HCP) reduces pregnant women and children’s exposure to chemicals that harm brain health by advocating for safer products, food, water and air. We also the latest tips on how to protect your family from harmful chemicals.
Healthy Children Project Participating LDA State Affiliates
The Learning Disabilities Associations Affiliates on the highlighted US map to the right participate in and support the Healthy Children Project.
Click the state on the map to visit each LDA Affiliate website.
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Burger King, thanks for getting rid of PFAS!
PFAS chemicals are used in some food packaging to make it grease-resistant. PFAS have been linked to increased risk for certain cancers, damage to the
March 28, 2022
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Advocacy
Lead
When it comes to chemicals, lead has one of the strongest links to neurological harm. Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause learning disabilities,
March 27, 2022
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Advocacy
Baby Food & Heavy Metals
95 percent baby food tested contains toxic chemicals that harm kid’s brains * What it means for babies’ health: The chemicals found in baby food –
March 24, 2022
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Advocacy
Best Buy eliminates toxic flame retardants from TVs
Updated Feb 2022:Best Buy announced they are banning organohalogen flame retardants from all of their newly designed models of Best Buy’s Exclusive Brand televisions
February 17, 2022
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Toxins
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Prenatal exposure to alcohol can cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) which is a significant cause of both learning differences and behavior problems. While
February 10, 2022
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