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.


Specialist of the Month: Dr. Melyssa Higgins, Licensed Psychologist
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August 19, 2016 by User

Dr. Melyssa Higgins is a Licensed Psychologist and Educational Consultant in the Seattle, Washington area. At ABCD, Inc, Higgins specializes in the ... Read More about Specialist of the Month: Dr. Melyssa Higgins, Licensed Psychologist

When My Son Was Younger, I Was His Audiobook
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August 2, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Guest blog by Pamela, mother to Marcus, who has a learning disability. Without access to literature, people with disabilities are at a ... Read More about When My Son Was Younger, I Was His Audiobook

Gaining Independence as a College Student who is Blind
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July 29, 2016 by User

by Megan Dausch, a Learning Ally College Success Program mentor The word independence was one I always revered. It was ... Read More about Gaining Independence as a College Student who is Blind

Writing an IEP for Dyslexia Based on Strengths as well as Weaknesses
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July 25, 2016 by User

By Eileen Miller: Advocate, Tutor, Mom As an advocate who specializes in the field of dyslexia, I'm constantly trying to ... Read More about Writing an IEP for Dyslexia Based on Strengths as well as Weaknesses

R.L. Stine Gets Goosebumps Learning About Audiobooks and Dyslexia
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July 7, 2016 by User

Three children from different backgrounds - one from Tennessee, one New Jersey and one Harlem - came together under ... Read More about R.L. Stine Gets Goosebumps Learning About Audiobooks and Dyslexia