The AACLD is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2000 by a mother and her two sons for the purpose of increasing awareness in minority communities about learning differences and promoting parent advocacy. For more than a decade the family had struggled with academic challenges that seemed almost insurmountable at times. The maze they traveled for academic success resulted in a strong desire to make the road easier for other families in similar situations.
The AACLD's mission is to link information and resources provided by an established network of individuals and organizations who are experienced in minority research and special education with parents, educators and others responsible for providing an appropriate education for students, specifically African American, although any new programs and practices implemented to benefit one child will benefit all children.
The AACLD is the only state or national organization that focuses on the education of African American children with learning disabilities. The organization is continuously called upon to assist in bringing minority issues in special education to public attention. In a relatively short period of time, the AACLD has become a respected and important contributor to initiatives that support appropriate and fair educational placement and services for African American children. The innovative nature of the AACLD cannot be minimized as a partner in the country's rush to improve student achievement.
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Information to parents nationwide., Parent Network, Training the Trainers for parent leaders., Parent Leadership Institute
