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.


In a Student's Own Words: Dyslexia -- Disability or Difference?
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March 16, 2016 by User

What follows is an essay sent in by a student named Annabel, who initially reached out to us via Facebook. She has ... Read More about In a Student's Own Words: Dyslexia -- Disability or Difference?

A Mother/Tutor's Gratitude
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March 8, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Guest author, mother and reading tutor Penny Auchmuty penned this loving letter to her son, published on her blog, Dyslexia - Our ... Read More about A Mother/Tutor's Gratitude

Keira's Experience of Dyslexia
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February 24, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Middle schooler Keira talks about being a student with dyslexia, the value of accessible audiobooks and the empowering influence ... Read More about Keira's Experience of Dyslexia

Tutor Highlight: Julie Rorabacher, Reading and Language Arts Centers
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February 19, 2016 by User

When high school English teacher Julie Rorabacher had triplets, she decided she needed a more flexible career path. Tutoring children ... Read More about Tutor Highlight: Julie Rorabacher, Reading and Language Arts Centers

Specialist Spotlight: Hettie Johnson, Speech-Language Pathologist
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February 19, 2016 by User

As a speech-language pathologist, Hettie Johnson believes in a holistic approach to helping children who struggle academically. "Our children ... Read More about Specialist Spotlight: Hettie Johnson, Speech-Language Pathologist