National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to
ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and
adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed
in school, work and life.
NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals
and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and
programs to foster effective learning and advocates for policies to
protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.
Since its beginning, NCLD has been led by passionate and devoted
parents committed to creating better outcomes for children,
adolescents and adults with learning disabilities.
Founded in 1977 by Pete and Carrie Rozelle as the Foundation for
Children with Learning Disabilities, the organization provided
leadership, public awareness and grants to support research and
innovative practices in learning disabilities.
In 1989 the organization changed its name to the National Center
for Learning Disabilities and expanded its mission and scope of
work. Anne Ford assumed the role of Chairman of the Board at the
time and led the organization for 12 years.
In 2001, John G. Gantz, Jr., past president of Argonaut
Insurance Company, succeeded Mrs. Ford. In 2004 the leadership of
NCLD was passed to Fred Poses, Chairman and CEO of American
Standard Companies.
(National Center for Learning Disabilities)