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.


"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

A Voice of Hope for the Puzzle Children

August 4, 2014 by User

"I was one of the puzzle children myself - a dyslexic. You have a challenge; never quit!" Those are the ... Read More about A Voice of Hope for the Puzzle Children

Lights, Camera, Accommodations for Dyslexic Filmmaker

July 31, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

“I have this disability that makes my pursuit of education—from taking tests to learning material as quickly as other ... Read More about Lights, Camera, Accommodations for Dyslexic Filmmaker

Family history of dyslexia? No, not us. Wait, what. . . ?

July 24, 2014 by User

Researchers say that dyslexia likely has a genetic link, but that connection isn't always apparent. When one Mom blogger ... Read More about Family history of dyslexia? No, not us. Wait, what. . . ?