"Orton-Gillingham's purpose is to establish and maintain professional and ethical standards for practitioners and educators of the Orton-Gillingham approach for the treatment of dyslexia. We examine, approve, certify, and recognize those individuals who have demonstrated competence as practitioners and educators of the Orton-Gillingham approach and to accredit programs that train such persons. Insuring professional growth of Orton-Gillingham practitioners and educators, we also promote and sponsor continuing education programs, as well as sponsor, promote and undertake research relevant to Orton-Gillingham instruction and disseminate the results of such research to professional educators, agencies, and to the public at large. Finally, we promote public awareness of the needs of children and adults with dyslexia and of the Orton-Gillingham approach for the treatment of dyslexia."

"The International Reading Association is a professional membership organization dedicated to promoting high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction, disseminating research and information about reading, and encouraging the lifetime reading habit. Our members include classroom teachers, reading specialists, consultants, administrators, supervisors, university faculty, researchers, psychologists, librarians, media specialists, and parents. With members and affiliates in 99 countries, our network extends to more than 300,000 people worldwide."

LD.org is the official Web site of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). "LD.org strives to be an effective, easy-to-use resource for people seeking authoritative information on learning disabilities (LD). The organization was founded in 1977.

The LD.org Mission Statement: "The mission of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is to increase opportunities for all individuals with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. NCLD accomplishes its mission by increasing public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities, conducting educational programs and services that promote research-based knowledge, and providing national leadership in shaping public policy. We provide solutions that help people with LD participate fully in society."

The website provides information on locating resources within a given state. A free monthly newletter is available on the website. The e-publications addresses issues related to learning disabilities for parents, care-givers, educators, advocates and individuals with learning disabilities. Special features include advice for living with LD, advocacy, and LD information and fact sheets. There are two new sites that are featured for children and their parents: Get Ready to Read and Keep Kids Learning.