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.


Reading In Front of Millions When You Have Dyslexia

July 7, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

How does a television host reconcile their dyslexia with having to read a teleprompter on a live broadcast? For most, ... Read More about Reading In Front of Millions When You Have Dyslexia

"I'm a Scientist with Learning Disabilities and That’s Okay!"

June 12, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields play a prominent role in shaping the future, developing the medical breakthroughs and advances ... Read More about "I'm a Scientist with Learning Disabilities and That’s Okay!"

One Mom’s Multiple Views on Dyslexia

April 1, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Learning Ally’s California-based Parent Support Specialist, Jennifer Biang, has a unique perspective to offer fellow parents. “My daughter, Violet, ... Read More about One Mom’s Multiple Views on Dyslexia

Meryl Davis: Olympic Golden Girl and Dyslexic
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February 21, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

As she glides across the rink, figure skater Meryl Davis makes it look easy. She is an Olympic ... Read More about Meryl Davis: Olympic Golden Girl and Dyslexic

Students with Disabilities Can Launch Their Career with a NASA Internship
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February 18, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

As an organization that provides access to textbooks, many of which focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), ... Read More about Students with Disabilities Can Launch Their Career with a NASA Internship