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.


CampAcademia.Org: Brainjogging supports RFB&D – and so do Brainjoggers’ parents!

September 22, 2010 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Brainjogging encourages students to listen to audiobooks while simultaneously following along with the book’s corresponding physical text. Brainjogging frequently ... Read More about CampAcademia.Org: Brainjogging supports RFB&D – and so do Brainjoggers’ parents!

CBS-3 Philadelphia: Reading for Those Who Can't
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August 18, 2010 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Jim Hyer never sees his students, but this former engineer is a teacher of sorts. He's a volunteer reader ... Read More about CBS-3 Philadelphia: Reading for Those Who Can't

Boca Observer: Follow the Reader
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August 17, 2010 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Every week, Debi Incandela spends several hours in a recording studio reading textbooks aloud to help Palm Beach County students ... Read More about Boca Observer: Follow the Reader

Athens Banner-Herald: Looking to Volunteer? Speak Up
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August 16, 2010 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Helping those in need could be as easy as reading aloud. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic works with ... Read More about Athens Banner-Herald: Looking to Volunteer? Speak Up

Palo Alto Online: Honoring Remarkable Volunteers
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August 6, 2010 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Actress and former schoolteacher Jane Seaman has spent 15,000 hours -- or 1.7 years of her life -- reading ... Read More about Palo Alto Online: Honoring Remarkable Volunteers