WHO WE SERVE
Students with Dyslexia
Help students with dyslexia access grade-level books, reduce reading frustration, and stay engaged with learning through human-read audiobooks and reading supports.
Reading support that meets students where they are
Students with dyslexia often understand more than they can comfortably decode on the page. Learning Ally helps bridge that gap by giving students access to human-read audiobooks, so they can engage with classroom content, literature, and ideas while their reading skills continue to develop.
This kind of support can help reduce frustration, improve access to grade-level material, and keep students connected to learning instead of falling behind because print is hard to access.
How Learning Ally helps
Human-read audio e-books
Students can listen to high-quality, human-read books that make classroom texts and stories more accessible.
Synchronized text highlighting
Highlighted text helps students follow along as they listen, which can increase engagement, retention, and comprehension.
Adjustable reading support
Built-in listening tools, including adjustable speed, help students find a pace that works for them and build a more comfortable reading experience.
Access to grade-level learning
Audio e-books can help students stay connected to grade-level curriculum and literature, even when decoding is still catching up.
Why audio e-books help students with dyslexia
For many students with dyslexia, reading print requires so much energy for decoding that there is less attention left for comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. Audio e-books reduce that cognitive load, allowing students to focus more fully on meaning, ideas, and learning.
They also give students access to richer language, more complex texts, and grade-level content that matches what they can understand intellectually, even if they are not yet able to read those texts independently.
“Learning Ally has changed the reading game for my learners with dyslexia. I have students who HATED reading who are now begging for more silent reading time.”
Teacher, Issaquah School District, Washington
What this can unlock for students
When students can access books in a format that works for them, they are better able to participate in class, complete reading assignments, and stay connected to learning.
This is not about replacing reading instruction. It is about giving students a way to keep learning, building knowledge and motivation while decoding skills continue to grow. Audio e-books help reduce reading frustration for students and build their independence and confidence as readers.
Find the right next step
Not sure if it’s dyslexia?
Take a quick screener to explore signs of dyslexia and early reading difficulty.
Supporting a child at home
Explore family guidance on encouraging audiobook use, building routines, and supporting your child with confidence.
Need more specialized support?
Search for dyslexia specialists who can help evaluate and support students with dyslexia and related reading challenges.
Ready to start listening?
Download the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution app and start exploring books built for struggling readers.
GET STARTED
Become a member for just $135/year
A family membership gives your child home access to Learning Ally’s human-read audiobooks, so they can listen to school textbooks and independent reading on the devices you already use.
Setting up an account takes just a few minutes, and your child can start downloading books and listening right away.
FAQ
Questions families ask about dyslexia support
How current does the proof of eligibility need to be for me or my child to qualify?
The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven accommodation reserved for people with reading-based learning differences like dyslexia. Eligibility for the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution can be determined by a professional who has experience identifying whether an individual exhibits a specific skill deficit, disability or condition. Qualified Educators can determine eligibility through assessments, observations and review of student work. Individuals do not need an IEP or 504 in order to qualify. There is no expiration date on qualification once provided by a professional.
Learning Ally is able to offer our human-read audio textbooks and literature titles under a special provision of the U.S. Copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 121, et seq., Marrakesh exemption). To be eligible to receive our solution under this special provision, a person’s reading or perceptual deficit or disability needs to be determined by a Qualified Educator or Qualified Evaluator with experience making such determinations.
How can I reset my child’s username or password?
Log into http://www.LearningAlly.org with your parent log in information
Navigate to where it says "Manage Child" and click "Edit Child".
Type the new username
Type the new password
Click Save
How do I renew an individual membership for a child or an adult?
As a member, you have the option to set your account to auto or manual renewal. At time of purchase you are defaulted to auto renewal.
- Log in to http://www.learningally.org using your username and password.
Note: If you are a parent renewing for a child, please log in using your Parent Account credentials. - Once logged in, click your name in the top right corner.
- Click My Account.
- On the Account Summary page, click Renewal and Billing.
- Under Membership Type & Renewal → Billing Preference, select either Auto or Manual, then click Save. If needed, under Available Payment Methods, click Add New Payment Method.
- Click Renew Membership to proceed through the registration renewal process and submit your payment.
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I added 3 books to the bookshelf and now I can’t add anymore. What am I doing wrong?
When you sign up for a membership with Learning Ally you have immediate access to 3 audiobooks of your choice until proof of eligibility is confirmed. As soon as we confirm proof of eligibility you will have unlimited access to our full library.
In order to update your account for unlimited audiobook access we must confirm proof of eligibility within 30 days of registration. If proof of eligibility is not received within 30 days your account will be placed on hold until you can provide it.
The reason we provide you with the initial 3 audiobooks is because we have a 30 day refund policy, as outlined in our terms of service. So, if you are not satisfied you can call to cancel and receive a full refund prior to submitting your documentation.
If you have already submitted proof of eligibility and are still receiving a “Limit Reached” error message, please contact Customer Care by phone at 800.221.4792 for additional assistance.
Is membership to Learning Ally available to those outside of the United States?
Learning Ally understands how many people with reading deficits, visual impairments or other physical disabilities outside the United States might be interested in membership. However, Learning Ally is not offering membership outside the United States for non-U.S. citizens at this time. With the adoption of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled Learning Ally is working on making our services available outside the U.S. Please check back periodically to see when we expand to your region.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. Please contact our Customer Care department with any questions, or for additional information. We can be reached at customercare@LearningAlly.org or by calling 800.221.4792.