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.


What does the R.E.A.D. Act Really Mean for Students Who Have Dyslexia?
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March 7, 2016 by User

Last month, President Obama signed the bipartisan R.E.A.D. (Research Excellence and Advancement for Dyslexia) Act into law.  This groundbreaking ... Read More about What does the R.E.A.D. Act Really Mean for Students Who Have Dyslexia?

Local students celebrate Read Across America Day with 'Serafina' author
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March 2, 2016 by User

WLOS — ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Today was Read Across America Day, and some special kids in Asheville rang it ... Read More about Local students celebrate Read Across America Day with 'Serafina' author

Archdiocese of Denver and Learning Ally announce expansion of services to help struggling readers
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February 25, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

$300,000 in community-based philanthropy grows partnership and extends Learning Ally’s reach to Colorado students with print disabilities DENVER –  The Archdiocese ... Read More about Archdiocese of Denver and Learning Ally announce expansion of services to help struggling readers

Keira's Experience of Dyslexia
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February 24, 2016 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Middle schooler Keira talks about being a student with dyslexia, the value of accessible audiobooks and the empowering influence ... Read More about Keira's Experience of Dyslexia