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November 10, 2012 | HuffPost Live
Special Kids Left Behind
NCLD Public Policy Director Laura Kaloi gives her perspective on whether or not children with learning disabilities should be in the same class as students who do not have learning disabilities. Hear where she stands.
November 9, 2012 | Vancouver Sun
Dyslexia Discrimination
This short video packs a powerful story: The Supreme Court of Canada upheld a seven-year-old ruling, saying a school board discriminated against a boy with dyslexia.
November 5, 2012 | The Huffington Post
Navigating School with a Dyslexic Child: One Mom's Story
Mother and teacher Kyle Redford describes her journey about raising her son, Dylan, who has dyslexia. It was up to her to remind him that he wasn't "stupid," as he tended to describe himself.
November 1, 2012 | Herald Times Reporter
Wisconsin Elementary Teacher Overcomes Learning Disability to Reach Goal
Dean Sleger was diagnosed with a learning disability when he was a first grader at Jackson Elementary School in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He's since overcome obstacles to pursue his dream of being a teacher.
October 31, 2012 | The New York Times
A New Kind of Tutoring Aims to Make Students Smarter
At LearningRx, a chain of 83 “brain training” franchises across the United States, the goal is to improve cognitive skills. The New York Times profiles just how they do this.
October 29, 2012 | Daily Mail
James Middleton: How I Battled Dyslexia to Read at Kate and William's Wedding
The Duchess of Cambridge's brother, who was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 11, retyped the entire text phonetically.
October 22, 2012 | Education Week
Advocates: Uphold Grad. Rate Accountability Under NCLB Waivers
Some disability advocacy groups are joining forces with others concerned about whether states will continue to be held accountable for students graduating from high school now that so many states have been granted No Child Left Behind waivers.
October 19, 2012 | Science Daily
AD/HD Is Both Under and Over Diagnosed, Study Suggests
A substantial number of children being treated for AD/HD may not have the disorder, while many children who do have the symptoms are going untreated, according to a study. Although not a learning disability, AD/HD affects about one-third of people with LD.
October 19, 2012 | The Washington Post
NCLD's Sheldon Horowitz Talks about Updating IEPs in a New School Year
Dr. Horowitz answers common questions about Individualized Education Plans in this interview with The Washington Post.
October 18, 2012 | Department of Justice: Office of Public Affairs
Justice Department Intervenes in Lawsuit Against Law School Admission Council on Behalf of Test Takers with Disabilities Nationwide
A federal judge issued an order allowing the Justice Department to intervene in a disability discrimination lawsuit against the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).
October 11, 2012 | Today
Labeling Your Kids: Helpful or Detrimental?
In this segment on Today, a woman talks about her journey as the mother of children with AD/HD.
October 4, 2012 | Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Melissa Ray Overcomes Dyslexia and Tackles New Goals
Pomona College's Melissa Ray, who has dyslexia, has started a website called mydyslexiatips.com.
October 1, 2012 | Education Week
New Jersey Cited for Segregating Students with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education has found that New Jersey's East Orange school district didn't always consider whether students with learning disabilities could be successful in the classroom if given the right supports.
September 25, 2012 | Friends of Quinn
Video: Steven Spielberg on His Dyslexia
Steven Spielberg talks about his dyslexia for the first time ever in this video interview. "When I felt like an outsider," he says, "movies made me feel inside my own skill set."
September 25, 2012 | The Globe and Mail
How Kids Outsmart Learning DisabilitiesAnthony Vo wants to become a surgeon, even if it means overcoming obstables associated with learning disabilities. Says Vo, "It doesn’t come down to how gifted you are or how smart you are, but how much you want to get to where you want to go."
September 14, 2012 | Herald Online
Ask Mr. Dad: Debunking the Myths about Learning Disabilities
Armin Brott, aka "Mr. Dad," references NCLD's survey when answering a reader's question regarding whether or not vaccines can cause dyslexia.
September 5, 2012 | The Huffington Post
Learning Disabilities Causes, Treatments Commonly Misunderstood, Survey Says
The Huffington Post points to NCLD's recent nationwide survey of 2,000 Americans. According to our survey
August 31, 2012 | Education Week
August 31, 2012 | Education Week
What's a Learning Disability, Anyway? Most Americans Confused
Education Week also references NCLD's recent nationwide survey of 2,000 Americans, debunking myths such as the ideas that glasses can treat a learning disability or that a poor diet can cause one.
August 28, 2012 | The Guardian
More Paralympic Athletes with Learning Disabilities Expected for Rio 2016
The 2012 London games will include 120 athletes with learning disabiltiies, which can affect reaction time, spatial awareness, memory, and concentration. Says professor Jan Burns, head of eligibility, "We have to balance between being as inclusive and encouraging as possible with being as rigorous as possible. We've engaged in a massive education programme across the world over the past two years."
August 17, 2012 | The Atlantic
Getting the Most Out of Working with a Learning Disability
The decision to disclose LD on the job is a major one, and many people find that employers lack knowledge about LD and accommodation strategies. Fortunately, efforts are underway to help human resources professionals learn more about LD. Read this article to find out what strategies young workers with LD find helpful.
August 12, 2012 | Brownsville Herald
Educators Using New Tools to Overcome Dyslexia
Texas' Harlingen Independent School District has implemented a thorough screening process to determine if a student has "dyslexic tendencies," assistent superintendent Michelle Everett explained. Once it's been determined that a child has dyslexia, an individual plan is developed for that student.
August 11, 2012 | Philadelphia Inquirer
Dyslexia May Be Caused by Signaling Processing Problem to the Brain
German researchers have discovered that the brain's thalamus does not process speech sounds properly in people with dyslexia. Begona Diaz, of the Max Plank Institute, said, "This malfunction at a low level of language processing could percolate through the entire system. This explains why the symptoms of dyslexia are so varied."
August 10, 2012 | KQED Public Media
For Dyslexic and Visually Impaired Students, a Free High-Tech Solution
Assistive technology is making print more accessible than ever before for people with LD. Bookshare.org is pioneering a new way to make text accessible: this small nonprofit distributes books that have been scanned and processed into digital files for optimal readability. Read this article to learn more about how people with LD are using this innovative and free tool.
August 2, 2012 | New York Post
Dyslexia Could Never Sack Jets' Tebow
New York Jets Quarterback Tim Tebow is one of football’s most popular players. But Tebow’s struggles in the classroom have presented a major roadblock throughout his life. With the right supports, Tebow graduated from college with honors and went on to his star football career.
