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.


Speech Language Pathologist's Dyslexia Brings Advantages
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December 3, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

Will Clayton is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in East Central Illinois whose personal experiences give him a unique insight ... Read More about Speech Language Pathologist's Dyslexia Brings Advantages

Audiobooks help children learn to read
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December 2, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

This article by Diane D'Amico appeared on PressofAtlanticCity.com in NJ on November 28, 2014. It features coverage of the Sovereign Avenue School’s use of ... Read More about Audiobooks help children learn to read

Free Public Webinar with Assistive Technology Expert Jamie Martin
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November 21, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

For students with dyslexia, the process of writing a sentence, paragraph, or essay can be a daunting task. Difficulties ... Read More about Free Public Webinar with Assistive Technology Expert Jamie Martin

7 Ways to Banish Shame: Helping Kids With Learning Disabilities Celebrate Their Strengths
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November 20, 2014 by Lauren Holstein (LAE)

This richly informative guest post comes to us from Anne-Marie Morey, a California-based Board Certified Educational Therapist. Anne-Marie shares tips and tools for ... Read More about 7 Ways to Banish Shame: Helping Kids With Learning Disabilities Celebrate Their Strengths

How One Teacher Transformed Dyslexia Education in a Georgia Town
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November 20, 2014 by User

The small city of Gainesville, Georgia, is much like other southern towns. They love the outdoors, sports, family and friends. ... Read More about How One Teacher Transformed Dyslexia Education in a Georgia Town