HCP Accomplishments 2020
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
December 12, 2020
No Comments
McDonald’s – get rid of toxic PFAS
LDA is a proud member of the Mind the Store campaign, which put out this recent report on toxic PFAS in food packaging at fast-food
November 9, 2020
No Comments
Environmental Justice
Scientists and medical experts agree that toxic chemicals in our food, products, water, and air are hurting babies’ brains and putting our kids at higher risk for
October 29, 2020
No Comments
Dollar Tree Not Removing Toxic Chemicals Fast Enough
Dollar Tree Thrives During Pandemic, But Is Still Not Removing Toxic Chemicals Fast Enough Author: Tracy Gregoire is the Healthy Children Project Director for the
October 22, 2020
No Comments
COVID-19 School Resources
Educational resources: Learning Disabilities of America’s COVID-19 resource center – our website of resources including resources for students, parents and educators Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is
July 10, 2020
No Comments
Safer Disinfecting Against the Coronavirus
During this coronavirus pandemic, proper cleaning and safe disinfecting are even more important. But we know that cleaners and disinfectants can contain chemicals that harm
May 27, 2020
No Comments
Kraft Heinz – Children deserve toxic-free food
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of highly processed food have skyrocketed as families understandably seek shelf-stable products and comfort food during these challenging times. And
May 15, 2020
No Comments
Coronavirus
Educational resources: Learning Disabilities of America’s COVID-19 resource center – our website of resources including resources for students, parents and educators Educating All Learners Alliance
April 8, 2020
No Comments
Children’s Brains Need Clean Air!
Did you know that children’s brains need clean air? Or that air pollution can affect their ability to think? While the medical community and public
March 15, 2020
No Comments
Chemicals in Food
Early-life exposure to phthalates is linked to lower IQ, ADHD, behavior issue and even autism and these harmful chemicals are in our food. Parents need Kraft
March 9, 2020
No Comments