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.


Los Angeles Sentinel: RFB&D Record-A-Thon

April 6, 2010 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Record-A-Thon Harnesses Remarkable Volunteer Power, Bringing Books to Life for Students With Print Disabilities." http://www.lasentinel.net/Record-A-Thon-to-be-held-for-the-Blind-and-Dyslexic.html Read More about Los Angeles Sentinel: RFB&D Record-A-Thon

A Parent's Perspective
James Cibulka photo

March 31, 2010 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"I hope we're coming to a period where our country is enlightened enough to help all children, regardless ... Read More about A Parent's Perspective

Late Bloomer Finds Life's Color
Michele Shepherd

March 22, 2010 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"If you asked me to sing and dance, I would gladly sing and dance. But if you asked ... Read More about Late Bloomer Finds Life's Color

Read the book, see the movie.
Eat, Pray, Love book cover

March 15, 2010 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

RFB&D's library keeps apace with a modern trend: serving up a delicious menu of books that share mass appeal with their offspring from Hollywood. ... Read More about Read the book, see the movie.

DAISY is the Ticket
John Russo

March 9, 2010 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

National Achievement Award winner John Russo lives in Texas, but by many accounts, his speaking demeanor is reminiscent of John F. ... Read More about DAISY is the Ticket