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.


Speech Language Pathologist's Dyslexia Brings Advantages
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December 3, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Will Clayton is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in East Central Illinois whose personal experiences give him a unique insight ... Read More about Speech Language Pathologist's Dyslexia Brings Advantages

How One Teacher Transformed Dyslexia Education in a Georgia Town
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November 20, 2014 by User

The small city of Gainesville, Georgia, is much like other southern towns. They love the outdoors, sports, family and friends. ... Read More about How One Teacher Transformed Dyslexia Education in a Georgia Town

Accommodations and New Teacher Resource Materials
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October 17, 2014 by Lindsey Novak

Accommodations are like ladders.  Not always necessary for some, but for those who can’t quite “reach,” are indispensable in ... Read More about Accommodations and New Teacher Resource Materials

Self-Esteem and Dyslexia - A Light Bulb Moment
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October 10, 2014 by User

It started out like all of our bedtime routines do .....bath, brush teeth, jammies, and kisses. Then, it happened. ... Read More about Self-Esteem and Dyslexia - A Light Bulb Moment