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.


Lauren Holstein (LAE)
Lauren Holstein (LAE)
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Learning Ally Transforms Website, Launches New Services for People with Dyslexia and Visual Disabilities
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November 20, 2012 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

National nonprofit rolls out strategic expansion of resources supporting parent and family needs around learning differences and reading disabilities ... Read More about Learning Ally Transforms Website, Launches New Services for People with Dyslexia and Visual Disabilities

Dyslexic Student's Unstoppable Momentum Starts with a Little Push
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October 11, 2012 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Weston Connors had a lucky head start when it came to identifying his dyslexia—his father dealt with the learning ... Read More about Dyslexic Student's Unstoppable Momentum Starts with a Little Push

Learning Ally Keeps Students Reading and Succeeding in Virginia
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August 22, 2012 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Students with print disabilities affected by recent AIM-VA policy change have a potent alternative for accessing their textbooks. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA ... Read More about Learning Ally Keeps Students Reading and Succeeding in Virginia

"Breaking Barriers" to Become an Author
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June 6, 2012 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

After decades of listening to books, longtime Learning Ally member Peter Altschul has finally written one of his own. ... Read More about "Breaking Barriers" to Become an Author

The Student Becomes the Teacher
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April 30, 2012 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Getting an explanation for her reading difficulties came better late than never for Kelly Fritz, who wasn’t officially diagnosed with ... Read More about The Student Becomes the Teacher