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 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

(Mis)Understanding Spelling Mistakes and How to (Re)Solve Them
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February 18, 2016 by User

guest blog by Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley Dyslexia Training Institute Spelling mistakes are not just annoyances that are begging to be marked ... Read More about (Mis)Understanding Spelling Mistakes and How to (Re)Solve Them

A Mother Shares Her Dyslexic Daughter's Turnaround
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February 11, 2016 by User

In this powerful 2 minute video, Barbara Marbury talks about her daughter's early struggles with dyslexia, her success as ... Read More about A Mother Shares Her Dyslexic Daughter's Turnaround

Online Community for Parents of Struggling Readers
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February 8, 2016 by User

By Jules Johnson One of the very first things I did when my son was diagnosed as dyslexic was to ... Read More about Online Community for Parents of Struggling Readers

Progression - Through The Eyes of A DySleXiC Student
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February 8, 2016 by User

This powerful video essay was shared by Nick, a young man who has dyslexia. It challenges our beliefs on ... Read More about Progression - Through The Eyes of A DySleXiC Student