Have you ever wondered what parents can do to raise awareness of learning disabilities (LD)? Or what postsecondary options are available for students with LD? Find out the answers to these questions, along with a healthy dose of inspirational stories, in this edition of LD Insights’ News Roundup.

Princeton Group Says It’s Hard to Get Children’s Dyslexia Treated or Even Recognized (NJ.com)
Dyslexia presents a multitude of challenges that can be difficult for parents and educators to understand. When schools do not provide the proper interventions to help students with dyslexia be successful in the classroom, the challenges are even more formidable. Decoding Dyslexia, a new parent-driven advocacy group in New Jersey, recognizes this problem and is seeking to educate the public about dyslexia and serve as a resource for parents of dyslexic children throughout the state. Read this article from NJ.com to learn more about the group and the promise of parent advocacy.

• Read the full article at NJ.com
• Learn about getting started in LD advocacy at LD.org
• Get an insider's perspective on Decoding Dyslexia from one of our Parent Leaders, "New Jersey Parent Advocates "Occupy LD" with a Grassroots Campaign"

A Burlington Performer Untangles Her Dyslexia Through Dance (Seven Days Vermont)
Lida Winfield did not learn to read until her early twenties, when she enrolled at Landmark College and finally received instruction designed to help her overcome dyslexia. Now a dancer and teacher with a Master’s in Fine Arts, Winfield has created a one-woman dance-theater work that tells the story of her life with a learning disability through movement and music.  Read more about Winfield’s art and life story in this article from Seven Days Vermont.

• Read the full article at Seven Days Vermont
• Read more personal success stories from people with LD at LD.org

Notre Dame College Program Helps Students with Learning Disabilities Thrive in Higher-Education Setting (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
There are huge differences between high school and college, and it’s important for students with LD and their families to begin planning early for this transition. Researching the options available for postsecondary education is one way to get started in planning.  This article from the Cleveland Plain Dealer profiles one educational option available to students with LD: supplemental, comprehensive fee-based programs at colleges and universities.

• Read the full article at the Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Learn more about planning for post-secondary transition at LD.org

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