Category Archives: LD Support Sites

Web sites supporting the LD community.

Dyslexic Advantage

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Sanford

Dyslexic Advantage Dyslexia | Dyslexic Advantage Dyslexic Advantage is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to promote positive identity, community, and achievement focusing on dyslexic strengths.

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Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia? What’s your Preference, Pain or Pleasure?

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Sanford

The Sun or The Moon? Sometimes I feel like a bit of a downer and in contrast to other popular LD-centered websites, because a fair amount of my writings, posts and presentations concerns the risks and vulnerabilities that can go … Continue reading →

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Bad Ideas Stay With Us

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Sanford

Sort of a timely recast of this video, given the supposed controversy of things like “science-based.” In the video, Louisa Moats describes the disconnect between science and practice. I would say that there are a few different sides to this … Continue reading →

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Pacific Rim Conference on Disability and Diversity

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Sanford

The 33nd Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity will be held on October 9-11, 2017 at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort & the Modern Honolulu. The Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN, so be sure to … Continue reading →

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Confusion about Confusion: Do Dyslexics Really Not Know their Left from Right?

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Sanford

Dyslexia May Be Behind Directional Confusion Marson Nance’s wife doesn’t have to worry about him leaving her; she simply says his sense of direction is so bad, if he did go back to his parents on the east coast he’d … Continue reading →

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LD Resources LD Schools Searchable Database

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Sanford

The new “Schools” page on LD Resources (click on “Schools” above right) results from a collaborative vision and effort by a parent benefactor, LD Resources and me. Most school databases search primarily by geography or state. The anonymous parent contributor is … Continue reading →

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Steven Spielberg Discusses his Dyslexia with Quinn Bradlee

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Sanford

Quinn Bradlee, a fascinating young man and worthy of interest in and of himself, interviewed filmmaker and director Steven Spielberg about learning disabilities, dyslexia, teasing, and the ways to cope. Watch the video here. It turns out that Mr. Speilberg … Continue reading →

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Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Wilderness Therapy

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Sanford

Last week, I spent three days in Boulder Colorado, speaking at and particpating in The Wilderness Therapy Symposium. I also spent time visiting and getting to know a few “Young Adult Transition Programs” in the greater Boulder/Denver area. Firstly, I … Continue reading →

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Is a 504 Plan Right for Your Child?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Sanford

From NCLD, a description of a 504 plan, which is the implementation of the Civil Rights Law for education. Even though this article portrays a 504 plan as one to use when your child doesn’t qualify for an IEP, I … Continue reading →

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Free IEP Handbook

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Sanford

Here’s a free booklet from the National Council on Learning Disabilities, concerning IEP basics, including: • “What is an IEP?” • “The Basics of a Standards-Based IEP” • “IEP Meeting Planner”

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Mentis Foundation Awards Scholarships to Dyslexic Students

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Sanford

Will Gregory, the founder of The Mentis Foundation, earned “hazard pay” while serving in the United States armed forces in Afghanistan. As someone who knows first-hand the struggles of having dyslexia, he chose to create the foundation for students with … Continue reading →

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What are the “Executive Functions?”

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Sanford

This is a short intro video on the Executive Functions done by the National Center for Learning Disabilities. It’s pretty good as far is it goes and I like the low-tech use of a flip board. I’ve been coming across … Continue reading →

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