National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD)

Liaisons with the Vice President for Speech-Language Pathology Practice

Charge

Founded in 1975, the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) is a national committee of representatives of organizations committed to the education and welfare of individuals with learning disabilities.

The group will study the present status of identification procedures, interprofessional relationships in management of children with learning disabilities, and other issues of mutual concern.

Composition

The committee is composed of representatives of organizations committed to the education and welfare of individuals with learning disabilities.

Members

Christina Mockridge
Sunjung Thao

Term

ASHA representatives participate for three year terms that may be renewed. Term limits are determined by each organization.

Commitments/Obligations

Members participate in four meetings each year, two face to face meetings and two virtual meetings.

Members contribute to the development of resources, such as position and policy papers and infographics.

Desired Service Qualifications/Experiences

An eligible organization is nationally or internationally based and is a non-profit organization.
The organization:
(a) is an individual membership organization, OR
(b) has as its primary mission or purpose focused on individuals with learning disabilities.
A major purpose of the organization or organization subgroup is to improve the quality of education, programs and services for individuals with learning disabilities.
The organization has demonstrated a commitment and capacity to improve the quality of education, programs and services for individuals with learning disabilities through activities such as developing and disseminating position statements and information, identifying research and service delivery needs, and providing services and/or programs.

ASHA representatives are ASHA members with a special interest in learning disabilities.