5 Important Steps to Navigating Dyslexia

Navigating and then overcoming the challenges that many individuals with dyslexia experience is a process that requires both time and patience. What's more, a vital approach that tames the turbulence is revealing and addressing inherent weaknesses while embracing the many gifts that come with this diagnosis. The article, What are the 5 Important Steps to Navigating Dyslexia by Dr. Erica Warren, focuses on strategies to help professionals and parents help guide dyslexic students to achieve success and reach their potential. Click the link below to read more in details about the steps to navigate dyslexia. 

5 Important Steps to Navigating Dyslexia Article

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Dyslexia Facts

The Creative Brilliance of Dyslexia | Kate Griggs | TEDxBrighton

Even in 2018, there are many misconceptions and lack of awareness when it comes to dyslexia. The month of October is dedicated to bringing awareness to dyslexia to help empower those living with dyslexia and educate those working with students with dyslexia.

The following TEDx Talk featuring Kate Griggs helps us to re-think our perception in dyslexia and to change the way we approach learning differences in our day-to-day lives. Kate is passionate about helping the world understand dyslexia as a different way of thinking, not a disadvantage.

In 2005 Kate founded dyslexia charity Xtraordinary People, uniting the UK dyslexia charities and devising and leading a high-profile campaign, which culminated in the UK government’s Dyslexia Review. Kate was given an award by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown in recognition of her campaigning work. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Webinar Wednesday: Feature Match...What's That?

DATE:

October 04, 2018, 12:00 pm CST - 60-minutes

TITLE:

Feature Match… What’s That?

DESCRIPTION:

As a key component of an Assistive Technology Assessment, Feature Match, is often misunderstood, misused, or missed completely in the process of a consumer receiving an unbiased and full-scoping AT evaluation. Often consumers are met with AT tool recommendations based upon the knowledge base of their local assessor, rather than the consumers own full range of abilities and needs being matched to the features that are available throughout a wide range of products that are available throughout the marketplace. AT and Rehabilitation Technology providers do not always need to know ALL of the products that are available, but they do need to know how to do a proper Feature Match process and how to search for products beyond their immediate toolbox. Join Kirk and Kelly to explore these options and receive a full set of feature match charts that are composed to range a wide variety of AT areas.

COST:

FREE

PRESENTERs:

KIRK BEHNKE

 & 

KELLY FONNER

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About the presenters

Kelly Fonner, MS

Kelly Fonner, MS is a self-employed consultant and trainer in assistive and educational technology. She has a BS in Special Education from Millersville University & an MS in Educational Technology with emphasis in Rehabilitation/Special Education Technology from The Johns Hopkins University. Her continuing education & research is in the area of Adult Education & Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She holds an Assistive Technology Applications Certificate of Learning from California State University - Northridge. Kelly has been a teacher, para-educator, instructional media specialist, assistive technology specialist in early education, school & university settings. She has worked for a statewide AT project & has been an instructor in university courses.

Kirk Behke, M.Ed., ATP

Kirk was the Director of Technical Assistance for the National Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Center at CAST where he supported the delivery of universal, targeted & intensive technical assistance & learning opportunities regarding accessible educational materials & accessible technologies. He has presented internationally on AT, Web Tools & UDL for over 25 yrs. His passion is helping to facilitate excellence in learning for all, whether in a classroom, lecture hall or presentation room. His greatest accomplishment was developing & implementing the “AT Applications Certificate Program (ATACP)” at CA State U, Northridge (CSUN). He holds a Master’s from Temple University in Education/Special Education, a credential as an AT Professional from the Rehabilitation & Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) & a Certificate in AT Applications from the University College of Dublin, Ireland. He was the former Lead for the Texas AT Network at Region 4 ESC.

Myths and Truths About Dyslexia

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