Lead Poisoning: Prevention & Environmental Justice
Many people know that there is no safe level of lead but did you know that lead poisoning is an environmental justice issue? Lead poisoning
November 16, 2022
No Comments
LD and Breast Cancer have More than October in Common
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that exposure to some toxic chemicals have been linked to both breast cancer and learning & attention issues? With our partners at Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, we are working to increase awareness of these toxic chemicals and how to reduce the risks for you and your families.
October 31, 2022
No Comments
Baby Food & Heavy Metals
94 percent baby food, fruits and vegetables tested contain heavy metals that can harm kid’s brains * No child should be exposed to lead or
August 15, 2022
No Comments
Lead Poisoning: Health Impacts & How to Protect Your Family
Webinar presented by LDA, Ecology Center, Parents for Healthy Homes, Dr Nicholas Newman (pediatrician and lead expert) and the Great Lakes Lead Elimination Network. This
June 15, 2022
No Comments
How to Keep Your Family Safe in the Sun this Summer
Who doesn’t want to be in the sun right? Sun provides vitamin D and is a boost to our moods. Those are both very good things for sure, but we still need to be careful. Here are a few ways to keep your family safe while you enjoy the sunshine this summer.
May 26, 2022
No Comments
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
No Comments
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
No Comments
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
No Comments
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
No Comments
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
2 Comments