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Brooklyn
fromPolitics NY
1 day ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Robert Carroll

Robert Carroll passed A.2687/S.5569 creating a State Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia and provides constituent services addressing schools, climate, safety, housing, and immigration.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Virgin StartUp launches Momentum accelerator to back dyslexic entrepreneurs

Virgin StartUp launched an eight-week Momentum accelerator helping dyslexic entrepreneurs scale businesses by amplifying Dyslexic Thinking strengths through tailored workshops, mentoring, and resources.
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

We need to talk about the design of Taylor Swift's new website

I never thought I'd write a piece criticising Taylor Swift. I've been a devoted fan since becoming enraptured by her Eras Tour movie. And while my musical tastes normally veer towards post-rock, punk and metal, her pandemic opuses Evermore and Folklore reached parts of my heart I never knew pop could touch. So I genuinely believed Taylor could do no wrong. But unfortunately, her latest website is a masterclass in how not to design for inclusion.
Web design
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

Beyond Textbooks: How EdTech Is Helping Kids Who Learn Differently Shine

Traditional classrooms, with their rigid pace and one-size-fits-all lessons, left Aarav frustrated and feeling left behind. But everything changed when his parents introduced him to special education technology designed for children like him. With text-to-speech apps and interactive reading games, Aarav began to read with confidence, and for the first time, learning felt possible. Stories like Aarav's highlight why students with unique learning needs deserve more than what conventional systems can provide.
Education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'The drinking, drugs and crime when I was young was all part of the condition' - Shaun Ryder on being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as an adult

Reformed hellraiser Shaun Ryder has revealed the childhood trauma behind his life of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.
Music
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

'Health is the zeitgeist': Eric Weisberg on redefining the rules of wellness

Dyslexia shaped Eric Weisman's creative journey, leading him to a successful career in advertising.
Key mentorship and major project successes defined Weisman’s professional trajectory.
Weisman adapted to media's evolution by merging digital and advertising.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Three Brooklyn schools awarded $40K each to boost literacy through state grants * Brooklyn Paper

Three Brooklyn schools receive funding for literacy improvement initiatives through state assembly member's Structured Literacy initiative.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Mayor Adams blasts investigators in dismissed corruption case, blames his dyslexia for forgetting seized cellphone passcode | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams attributes his forgotten phone passcode to dyslexia amid ongoing scrutiny over allegations of corruption.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Apple's new Accessibility Reader can customize text across apps - and in real life

Apple introduces Accessibility Reader for customizable reading experiences enhancing accessibility.
The feature integrates with the Magnifier app to modify text in physical environments.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Falling in Love With Reading Despite Dyslexia

For individuals with dyslexia, the path to developing a love of reading often requires a different approach and a great deal of patience.
Books
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Are large language models dyslexic?

Dyslexia alters spatial awareness, challenging directionality in language and math, while also fostering unique creativity.
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