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Finding Solutions:  A Handbook on Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder and Legal Rights in the North Carolina Public Schools.

Finding Solutions is currently being edited and will be available October, 2008.

The purpose of this book is to provide you with the information and resources you will need to become full participants in the process of educating children with Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorders. 

The book contains information which will help you understand your child's learning problems as well as the process of obtaining help for your child.  Educational terms are explained, tests are described, resources are listed, and your child's legal rights are described.  Appropriate services, modifications, and accommodations are detailed.  This information will allow you to "go to the table" as a full partner with teachers and school officials.

"If you are a parent of a child with LD....you need this book."  Terri Robb, parent of LD child, Concorde, NC.

Copies are available for $25.00 including shipping.  Please send a check or money order payable to LDANC to:
Learning Disabilities Association of North Carolina, 1854A Hendersonville Road, #239, Asheville, NC   28803.

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$1000 Marco Camastra Memorial Scholarship:

Each year the Marco Camastra Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a North Carolina high school student with LD/ADD who has been accepted to a university, college, community college, or technical school. 

The scholarship is given to a student who, despite the challenges of learning disabilities and/or attention disorders, has demonstrated persistence in academics; participated in school activities such as sports, music, art or drama; participated in community or church activities; and shown sensitivity to the needs or feelings of others.

Requirements for Eligibility:

1.  The applicant must supply evidence of learning disability certification or ADD diagnosis.  This may include his or her Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan, or other current certification.

2.  Three letters of recommendation from two of the applicant's teachers and one community individual who knows the applicant.  Recommendations will not be accepted from relatives of the applicant.

3.  Include a copy of the acceptance letter (or proof of enrollment) from the post secondary school the applicant will attend in the fall.

A committee will review the application for acceptance.

For more information or to receive an application form, please download the following forms:

Marco Camastra Scholarship Application

One of the main goals of LDANC is to offer educational oportunities to our membership.  The Annual Conference provides an opportunity for LDANC members to learn more about students with learning Disailities and to enjoy the fellowship of other parents, teachers and advocates as we all work to ensure success for all people with learning disabilities.

 Details of upcoming events will be posted as they become available.