Learning Ally Blog: Access and Achievement

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Now more than ever, people with learning and visual disabilities are flourishing in the classroom, launching productive careers and becoming assets in their communities. This blog spotlights remarkable individuals who demonstrate that having a visual or print disability is no barrier to educational success.


Teachers, your words help make or break our kids. Be gentle.

August 22, 2014 by User

My mother is a public school teacher, and she once told me how she carefully chooses her words. She ... Read More about Teachers, your words help make or break our kids. Be gentle.

Defying the Odds: Graduate with Dyslexia Pursues Education Law

August 22, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

“Both my mother and grandmother were educators, so I grew up in an environment that really valued literacy and ... Read More about Defying the Odds: Graduate with Dyslexia Pursues Education Law

Join Us for Spotlight on Dyslexia - A Virtual Conference

August 14, 2014 by User

At Learning Ally, interns do more than fill coffee or make copies. In fact, we have some of the ... Read More about Join Us for Spotlight on Dyslexia - A Virtual Conference

"Not Just a Broken Warrior"

August 13, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

“Sorry I missed your first call-- I was taking care of my daughter. She’s nine weeks old,” says Marshall Blackmon, ... Read More about "Not Just a Broken Warrior"

The Power of Self-Advocacy for Children with Dyslexia

August 12, 2014 by User

 It wasn't our original plan. Some say they are too young, and for a while I thought that may be ... Read More about The Power of Self-Advocacy for Children with Dyslexia