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P.O. Box 6894
Wyomissing, Pa 19610
(610) 988-8457

BASIC INFORMATION

The Berks County Learning Disabilities Association (BCLDA) is a chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania (LDAP) and also an affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). Our local association has its offices in Building K of the Reading Hospital. The state office is in Uwchland, Pennsylvania and our national office is in Pittsburgh. BCLDA is a non-profit volunteer organization whose members provide support, guidance and information to parents, professionals, as well as, individuals with learning disabilities.

Our local organization was formed in 1969 and incorporated in 1970 to stimulate public and private action to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. Our membership is currently one hundred and twenty one individuals or agencies represented by an individual.

HOW IS BCLDA TRYING TO HELP?

Berks County Learning Disabilities Association was formed in 1969 to stimulate public and private action to meet the needs of this group of individuals with disabilities. The Association’s membership includes parents, adults who have learning disabilities, interested friends, and professionals in medicine, education, and the social sciences, who are concerned with the problems of individuals with learning disabilities.

BCLDA’S GOALS

To assist parents in locating information and services for identification and remediation.
To create positive public awareness and acceptance.
To disseminate information.
To encourage improvement of special and regular education.
To develop and promote legislative assistance.
To provide advocacy assistance.
To encourage career opportunities.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Become an active member of BCLDA
Send a financial contribution for the work of the association.
Volunteer your services to BCLDA.
Inform others about the association.

BCLDA is a 501c3 organization. Donations to BCLDA are tax deductible. BCLDA's federal tax return, application for tax exempt status and exemption letter are available for inspection upon request by calling 610-988-8457.

A newsletter is distributed three times a year. It is distributed to members and identified community leaders, physicians, psychologists, school district administrators and guidance counselors, and all special education teachers in the eighteen area school districts of the county. The newsletter provides our members with information of interest to the LD community, meeting times and places, and up-to-date facts and information about current legislation and court decisions.