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.


A 12-Year-Old's Story: Dyslexia Won't Hold Me Back

March 13, 2017 by User

Guest Blog by Megan, age 12, Learning Ally YES! Program Member I can remember when I cried every night because my ... Read More about A 12-Year-Old's Story: Dyslexia Won't Hold Me Back

Tips for Transitioning to Off-Campus Housing when You're Blind/Visually Impaired
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February 9, 2017 by User

By Miso Kwak, Guest Blogger   During college, we learn how to be better students, both through academic courses and ... Read More about Tips for Transitioning to Off-Campus Housing when You're Blind/Visually Impaired

Giving Blind and Visually Impaired High Schoolers a Head Start on the College Experience
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January 31, 2017 by User

Guest Blog by Tovah Miller, Perkins College Success Program Director There’s no place more energizing than a college campus. However, many ... Read More about Giving Blind and Visually Impaired High Schoolers a Head Start on the College Experience

Mastering Your Own College Education: Study Tips for Students Who Learn Differently
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January 19, 2017 by User

With our tech-obsessed society becoming more and more fast-paced, college students have a wide array of options. However, sometimes ... Read More about Mastering Your Own College Education: Study Tips for Students Who Learn Differently