October Dyslexia Awareness Month Reading List
Every month we are planning on putting together a list of the best articles from around the web covering topics of learning disabilities and dyslexia.
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Recent Research Shows Apps Are Effective For Students With a Reading Disability
By Zahavit Paz Medical Xpress reported that recent new research from Linnaeus University in Sweden has shown that apps, technology, and modern teaching skills work well for children with reading disabilities. The mental health of these children has also been shown to be positively affected by the use of reading apps…
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GalaPro App Awarded 2018 Sapolin Accessibility Award
GalaPro, an Israeli tech company, developed an app that utilizes groundbreaking vocal recognition software to create a real-time experience for musical and theatrical performances allowing live cultural experiences to become accessible and enjoyable to everyone.
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Staten Island Pride Center Opens Art Exhibit By People Living With Disabilities
A unique art exhibit “Artists Undeterred” centered around living with disabilities debuted over the weekend at the Staten Island Pride Center, where art — and acceptance — are are always in the forefront. “Artists Undeterred” features creators and producers who identify with having a disability. The artwork will be at Pride Center in…
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Whoopi Goldberg’s Battle With Dyslexia and Keys to Success
Whoopi Goldberg in her youth struggled with learning; labeled “dumb” and “lazy” she became a high school dropout at the age of 17. With low self-esteem, she became involved in drugs. Yet remarkably she overcame all this to have the most amazing career as an actress, comedian, television host and…
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Mayor de Blasio Hosts ADA Sapolin Awards | City of New York
ADA Sapolin Awards and Frieda Zames Advocacy Award commend New Yorkers dedicated to supporting people with disabilities on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Date of the Event: July 26, 2018 NEW YORK––Mayor de Blasio and the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities will host a reception at…
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