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Home > Resources > Videos > Video: Interview with 2012 Anne Ford Scholar Silvia Ortiz-Rosales

Video: Interview with 2012 Anne Ford Scholar Silvia Ortiz-Rosales

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2012 Anne Ford Scholar Silvia Ortiz-Rosales describes herself as having a "thirst for knowledge and success." Once her dyslexia was identified in fourth grade, Silvia promised herself that she would not let LD hold her back from academic and personal success. Visit our "Anne Ford & Allegra Ford Scholars" section to learn more about our winners and finalists.

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