Confronting Negative Stereotypes About Dyslexia/ADHD and Not Settling for Low Expectations 

Note: October is Learning Disabilities / Dyslexia / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month.  By Lucia, Colorado Youth Advisory Community Member  I am a 17-year-old senior in high school, and I have dyslexia and ADHD.   I received my diagnosis at the age of nine. I cannot recall the details of that day, except that I

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Reflections on Where We’ve Been: A Mother and Son’s Journey with Dyslexia

October is Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. Nicola—a mom of three and an advocate—and her son Dylan, a college sophomore, share what has made their journey unique in hopes of inspiring others. Below, they take turns asking questions and telling their story.

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College sophomore majoring in product design and development
Nicola
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Mom of three. Regional Field Manager, National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

Understanding Teachers Make “All the Difference” for a High School Student with Dyslexia

Note: October is Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. Carter Grace Duncan is a freshman in a Northern Virginia public high school. She is a youth advocate for Decoding Dyslexia Virginia who enjoys sharing her knowledge with students with disabilities about how accommodations in school can help create a pathway to academic success.

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A freshman in a Northern Virginia public high school and a youth advocate for Decoding Dyslexia Virginia

Technologies to Support Students, Including Those with Disabilities, Showcased at the ED Games Expo 2023

By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 29, 2023) — Last week the U.S. Department of Education held its 9th annual ED Games Expo, Sept. 19-22. The annual event showcased game-changing education technology (EdTech) created through more than 50 programs across the government to the public. During the Special Education

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The Unexpected Lesson COVID-19 Taught Me About LD & ADHD

NOTE: October is Learning Disabilities (LD)/Dyslexia/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness (ADHD) Month. by Susan Reynolds, National Center for Learning Disabilities field organizer Like many parents, I woke up on March 13 with a notification from my son’s school district: school was canceled for the day. As I read through the news that morning, I had a

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Flipping the Script on my Limitations

NOTE:  October is Learning Disabilities/ADHD/Dyslexia Awareness Month This blog is written by Julia Kaback, a member of the Young Adult Leadership Council of the National Center for Learning Disabilities When I was a child, I dreamed of working at the National Park Service and when an entry-level position became available, I applied for it immediately. After

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Member, Young Adult Leadership Council, National Center for Learning Disabilities

OSERS Application Assistance for 2019 Grant Competition: 84.326M

Competition: Model Demonstration Projects for Early Identification of Students with Dyslexia in Elementary School CFDA: 84.326M The U.S. Department of Education is committed to attracting as many qualified applicants as possible for its discretionary grant competitions. The Department is also committed to an equitable and transparent application process. OSERS is, therefore, providing to interested applicants

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Rethinking Special Education

Douglas, an 11-year-old 6th grader from Massachusetts, has dyslexia and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He struggled in school from kindergarten through 4th grade, feeling frustrated in a learning environment that did not meet his individual needs and caused him to question his ability to succeed. Douglas recently wrote President Trump and asked, “How can you as

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Assistant Secretary Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services United States Department of Education