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.


Lauren Holstein (LAE)
Lauren Holstein (LAE)
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Motivated tech leaders effect strategic and visionary change
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March 20, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Learning Ally's lead driver of technology, Cynthia Hamburger, spent years in the corporate IT world before joining our team as Chief ... Read More about Motivated tech leaders effect strategic and visionary change

Blind Movie-Goer's Insightful Review of "12 Years a Slave"
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March 17, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

It's a privilege to share with our community this review of the Oscar-winning film, 12 Years a Slave, offered by author and former ... Read More about Blind Movie-Goer's Insightful Review of "12 Years a Slave"

The Social Side of Advocacy: Decoding Dyslexia Conference
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March 11, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

From humble beginnings as a grass-roots parent advocacy and support group in NJ, Decoding Dyslexia has expanded to be ... Read More about The Social Side of Advocacy: Decoding Dyslexia Conference

Henry Winkler: "I Had a Name-- I Was Dyslexic"
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February 24, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Many people recognize actor, director, producer, and author Henry Winkler from his role as “The Fonz,” but since his ... Read More about Henry Winkler: "I Had a Name-- I Was Dyslexic"

Meryl Davis: Olympic Golden Girl and Dyslexic
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February 21, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

As she glides across the rink, figure skater Meryl Davis makes it look easy. She is an Olympic ... Read More about Meryl Davis: Olympic Golden Girl and Dyslexic