The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD) and the Ad Council launched the first ever radio and transit public service advertising (PSA) campaign targeting the African American community in October 2003 at the joint meeting of the NAEAACLD Board of Trustees and Advisory Council. The purpose of the campaign was to empower African American parents to get help for a child struggling in school. Thousands of radio stations across the country received 30-second PSAs. In addition, hundreds of the country's largest bus and rail transit companies were urged to utilize this special poster version of the advertising. The NAEAACLD provided guidance and expertise in the development of these ads.
The first edition of One Child at a Time . . . A Parent Handbook and Resource Directory for African American families with Children Who Learn Differently was released in 2002.
See how to order a copy of the most recent edition of the parent handbook under the Resources page of this website.
The 67th National Smart Set (NSS) Conclave held in October 2005 in Columbia, South Carolina, provided the backdrop for the presentation of a check in the amount of $12,500 to the NAEAACLD. The award was presented by NSS President Linda Fuller (L) to NAEAACLD Founder & President Nancy Tidwell (R).
NSS is an African American women's social club organized in 1937 with now more than 650 members in 25 chapters throughout the United States. The organization's charitable work has provided financial support annually to organizations that address the needs of minority children and young adults.
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings (L) hosted an African American Leaders Roundable on Education in Washington, D.C., in July 2005. Dr. Dorothy I. Height (C), Chair and President Emerita, National Council of Negro Women, delivered the opening remarks. Nancy Tidwell (R), President & Founder, NAEAACLD, was one of approximately 35 individuals attending.
The purpose of the meeting was to initiate an ongoing dialogue with African American leaders; identify critical needs of African American families and communities in implementing No Child Left Behind; and, develop strategies, plans and ideas for partnering to improve education in the African American community.
Les Brown, award-winning international speaker, popular radio personality, and former television talk show host, moderated Let's Talk: A Forum for Parents of African American Children Who are Struggling in School in Columbus, Ohio on August 25, 2006. The forum provided an opportunity for parents to talk about their personal experiences in educating children. Community leaders and special education personnel at the local, state, and national level were on hand to participate in the discussion. The event was held in the Capitol Atrium of the Ohio Statehouse, which was symbolic of where the voices of African American parents must be heard.
