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.


San Jose Mercury News: Learning Ally Volunteers Assist Those Unable to Read
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March 12, 2012 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Learning Ally in Upland has a volunteer base of 138 people, but more are always needed. According to organization ... Read More about San Jose Mercury News: Learning Ally Volunteers Assist Those Unable to Read

WJLA-News Washington DC "Let's Talk Live"
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March 12, 2012 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Steph Fernandes, who is totally blind and thriving in law school at Ohio State University, joins Learning Ally’s Doug ... Read More about WJLA-News Washington DC "Let's Talk Live"

Los Angeles Univision 34-TV: "Da tu 'voz' para ayudar a un niño con discapacidad"

March 10, 2012 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Learning Ally's Record-A-Thon, a national fundraising and volunteerism campaign, was featured on Spanish-language station Univision 34 in Los Angeles. http://univision34.univision.com/videos/video/2012-03-05/da-tu-voz-para-ayudar Read More about Los Angeles Univision 34-TV: "Da tu 'voz' para ayudar a un niño con discapacidad"

Beverly Press: "An Unconventional Study Guide
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March 8, 2012 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"When it comes to chemistry, trigonometry and political science, Learning Ally is helping the sightless see. Volunteers record audio ... Read More about Beverly Press: "An Unconventional Study Guide

Delaware Review: "Students record audio for peers with disabilities"
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March 1, 2012 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Freshman Carly Goldrich knows what an image in a picture book looks like, but she is learning how to ... Read More about Delaware Review: "Students record audio for peers with disabilities"