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.


National Record-A-Thon Celebrates "Different Ways to Read Across America"

March 6, 2011 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

Princeton, NJ – February 28, 2011 Across the U.S. this week, a chorus of authors and celebrities will join thousands of ... Read More about National Record-A-Thon Celebrates "Different Ways to Read Across America"

Hollywood Patch: Record-A-Thon Draws Do-Gooders to Hollywood
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March 6, 2011 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Henry Vasquez, a student at Cal State Los Angeles, told visitors that RFB&D has always provided the recorded books ... Read More about Hollywood Patch: Record-A-Thon Draws Do-Gooders to Hollywood

Palo Alto Online: Record-A-Thon Ignites SF Bay Area
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March 5, 2011 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"The drop-out rate for students with learning disabilities is 57 percent -- and that's criminal," says Trish Bubenik, area director ... Read More about Palo Alto Online: Record-A-Thon Ignites SF Bay Area

North Jersey.com -- Verona pastor who is visually impaired shares her story of success
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March 3, 2011 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"Without the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic association, Burniston said she wouldn't have had the tools she needed ... Read More about North Jersey.com -- Verona pastor who is visually impaired shares her story of success

Florida Sun Sentinel: Annual 'Record-A-Thon' Promotes Equal Opportunities to Learn
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March 2, 2011 by Doug Sprei (LAE)

"During March 4, 5, and 6 guest readers are welcomed at Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic's (RFB&D) Boca ... Read More about Florida Sun Sentinel: Annual 'Record-A-Thon' Promotes Equal Opportunities to Learn