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.


"I Am an Independent Learner"
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March 11, 2012 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

As an undergraduate student at Sarah Lawrence College pursuing the creative arts and disability studies, Dwight Richardson Kelly works ... Read More about "I Am an Independent Learner"

Sparking Corporate Buzz with Virtual Volunteering
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December 13, 2011 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Excitement is growing around our new Volunteer Text Editor Program, a web-based application that enables people to volunteer for ... Read More about Sparking Corporate Buzz with Virtual Volunteering

Leaping into Assistive Tech in Los Angeles
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August 4, 2011 by Diane Kelber (LAE)

This past May in Carson City, California, a brand new assistive technology lending library opened at Leapwood Elementary School ... Read More about Leaping into Assistive Tech in Los Angeles

Notes from the Road: NFB Convention
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July 18, 2011 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"What's new at Learning Ally?" is the question our team always fields at conferences and on the road. Everyone ... Read More about Notes from the Road: NFB Convention

Teaching BVI 101 at AHEAD
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July 12, 2011 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

College and university providers of accommodations to students with disabilities are getting an in-depth look into accessible textbooks with ... Read More about Teaching BVI 101 at AHEAD