About Us
The Learning Disabilities Research Association of China (LDRAC) is a national, non-profit organization. Our purpose is to advance the education and general welfare of elementary and secondary school students of normal or potentially normal intelligence who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative nature.
Mission Statement
LDRAC is a national, non-profit, volunteer organization including professionals and education administrative personnel from various educational settings. LDRAC is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families, to alleviating the restricting effects of learning disabilities, and to supporting endeavors to determine the causes of learning disabilities. LDRAC seeks to accomplish this through advocacy, education, research and service, and through collaborative efforts.
Objectives
To provide an organization to focus, direct and strengthen the efforts of all Chinese towards meeting the needs of persons with learning disabilities.
To create a climate of public awareness and acceptance of learning disabilities.
To encourages research in neuro-physiological and psychological aspects of learning disabilities.
To promote and develop early recognition, diagnosis, treatment and appropriate educational, social, recreational and career-oriented programs for people with learning disabilities.
To promote legislation research and training of personnel in the field of learning disabilities.
To disseminate information widely.
To provide liaison between the membership and the government as well as with appropriate national organizations.
To carry out such projects and undertakings as may be necessary to accomplish the above objectives.
Research Activities
To hold nationwide collecting, exchanging, and comparing and assessing of the academic achievements in the field of learning disabilities every tow years.
To provide training program in the field of learning disabilities for members twice or three times one year.
Annually through the international conference and workshops, to provide a forum for questions on learning disabilities and new technology and approaches for teaching individuals with learning disabilities.
To construct and maintain LDRAC's websites as the bridges of learning, exchanging and cooperating between LDRAC and foreign counterpart.
Funds and Administration
LDRAC is a non-profit organization. Its financial support comes from membership dues, publication sales, conference proceeds, grants and donations.
The general Secretary is in charge of the daily funds management, budget and final accounts under the direction of the Council director and should make regular report to the Council and Member's Congress.
The Constitution of LDRAC will come into effect on the date when it is approved by the first Member's Congress. The Constitution is explained by the Secretary Office of LDRAC.
