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.


Finding Ability in a Learning Disability
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April 8, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Guest blogger Andi DeField, Esq. is a trial attorney in South Florida who recently won the title of Miss Atlantic ... Read More about Finding Ability in a Learning Disability

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

The Social Side of Advocacy: Decoding Dyslexia Conference
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March 11, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

From humble beginnings as a grass-roots parent advocacy and support group in NJ, Decoding Dyslexia has expanded to be ... Read More about The Social Side of Advocacy: Decoding Dyslexia Conference

James Gandolfini and Ben Foss Discuss "The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan"
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March 7, 2014 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

We're pleased to share this inspiring video that Learning Ally's friend Ben Foss made with James Gandolfini, shortly before the ... Read More about James Gandolfini and Ben Foss Discuss "The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan"

Henry Winkler: "I Had a Name-- I Was Dyslexic"
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February 24, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Many people recognize actor, director, producer, and author Henry Winkler from his role as “The Fonz,” but since his ... Read More about Henry Winkler: "I Had a Name-- I Was Dyslexic"