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.


Dyslexic Students Meet Volunteers and Learn about Audiobook Creation
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June 7, 2016 by User

"How does it feel to meet the people who record your books?"  "It feels AWESOME! They're really cool!" It's a magical time when ... Read More about Dyslexic Students Meet Volunteers and Learn about Audiobook Creation

"Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia Within the Public Education System"
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May 25, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

The co-founder of Dyslexia Training Institute, Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley is well known to Learning Ally's parent and teacher communities.  Along ... Read More about "Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia Within the Public Education System"

Dyslexia is a different way of thinking: A conversation with David Boies
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May 19, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Even though he's one of the most celebrated and sought-after lawyers in the world, David Boies is approachable and generous in ... Read More about Dyslexia is a different way of thinking: A conversation with David Boies

7 Ways to Empower Children Who Have Dyslexia - Foster the Gifts!
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December 7, 2015 by User

By Jules Johnson As soon as a child is diagnosed with dyslexia, most parents (myself included) go into "fix ... Read More about 7 Ways to Empower Children Who Have Dyslexia - Foster the Gifts!

Webinar: Optimize Your Child’s IEP Through Structured Collaboration
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September 16, 2015 by User

Learn six key questions to guide IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings and how to collaborate to obtain measurable goals ... Read More about Webinar: Optimize Your Child’s IEP Through Structured Collaboration