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A dyslexic high school student pursues admission to a leading college – a challenge for a boy who didn’t learn to read until 4th grade. Additional accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts, and iconic leaders at the top of their fields, help us to understand that dyslexia, a persistent problem with learning to read, can be as great a gift as it sometimes is an obstacle.
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YALE CENTER FOR DYSLEXIA & CREATIVITY
Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity’s (YCDC) mission is to uncover the strength of dyslexics with information and practical advice.LEARN MORE
BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL DYSLEXIA CAUCUS
The Congressional Dyslexia Caucus was formed so that we can work across party lines to educate members of the public about dyslexia, as well as to identify policies that will support individuals as they overcome dyslexia and pursue educational and career opportunities.LEARN MORE
DECODING DYSLEXIA
This grassroots movement, driven by families, informs policymakers on best practices to support dyslexic students in public schools.LEARN MORE
EYE TO EYE
Meet a mentor who has learned to live and thrive with dyslexia, and who will work with you to help you adapt.LEARN MORE
LEARNING ALLY
Learning Ally allows you to listen to your textbooks and other works of literature through its collection of 70,000 digital recordings.LEARN MORE
BOOKSHARE
Bookshare offers the world’s largest collection of accessible titles.LEARN MORE
DYSLEXIA HELP
The University Center for Development of Language and Literacy at the University of Michigan runs Dyslexia Help to support and inform the public.LEARN MORE
INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION
With 8,500 members, the IDA operates 44 branches with 21 global partners—all working to make the world better place for people with dyslexia.LEARN MORE
PARENTS EDUCATION NETWORK
This San Francisco-based coalition of parents collaborating with the community to bring academic success to students with learning and attention difficulties.LEARN MORE
SCOTTISH RITE CENTERS FOR DYSLEXIA EVALS AND TUTORING
Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc. provides clinically proven dyslexia tutoring services within 13 states.LEARN MORE
WHAT WORKS CLEARING HOUSE
For nearly a decade, the WWC has been a central and trusted source of scientific evidence for what works in education to improve student outcomes.LEARN MORE
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A dyslexic high school student pursues admission to a leading college – a challenge for a boy who didn’t learn to read until 4th grade. Additional accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts, and iconic leaders at the top of their fields, help us to understand that dyslexia, a persistent problem with learning to read, can be as great a gift as it sometimes is an obstacle.