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.


Blinded Crash Survivor Rebounds in Education
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January 28, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Totally blinded after a small plane crash, Barry Hyde endured a long recovery and had to start his life ... Read More about Blinded Crash Survivor Rebounds in Education

Kids with Learning Disabilities to Share Personal Stories
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January 27, 2016 by User

Kids with learning disabilities will be sharing their personal stories, how they overcame it, and teach kids and their ... Read More about Kids with Learning Disabilities to Share Personal Stories

Dyslexia - Does Font Really Matter?
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January 8, 2016 by User

By Varda Meyers Epstein  Wouldn't it be great if switching fonts was all you had to do to conquer your ... Read More about Dyslexia - Does Font Really Matter?

From High School Failure to Aerospace Engineer
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January 6, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Learning Ally's National Board Member Kettner Griswold shares his arduous journey through dyslexia and failing grades toward success in college ... Read More about From High School Failure to Aerospace Engineer

Taking on World War D: One on One With Max Brooks
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January 5, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

We first met the acclaimed author and speaker Max Brooks in 2014 on Capitol Hill, where he spoke passionately ... Read More about Taking on World War D: One on One With Max Brooks