6 things that scare dyslexics
It isn’t scary having dyslexia. What’s scary is the lack of understanding and support for […]
Hiding in plain sight: The hidden homeless and invisible disabilities
The “hidden homeless” are hiding in plain sight. In Canada, 1 in 10 people can’t find permanent housing. They live with friends or family, sleep in cars or rooming houses. The risk of hidden homelessness is 2x greater for someone with a disability, and even higher for those with a learning disability. The statistics are alarming, and yet, the needs of those with disabilities are rendered invisible in emergency housing services and homeless shelters. No excuses. We–you–need to make those connections. And here’s why…
Announcing: The Great Canadian Dyslexia Project
We have The Great Canadian Baking Show. The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. The Great Canadian […]
The only poem
This poem, this poet, resonates deeply. Writing is my saviour and my addiction. Without a […]
New report: How the working world can benefit from the dyslexic mind
A new report called “The Value of Dyslexia”, released today by Ernst and Young and […]
Video: What’s it like to be dyslexic?
What’s it like to be dyslexic? That’s a very good question, and you know what? […]
Book review: The Illustrated Guide to Dyslexia and Its Amazing People
Autumn weather has settled in here — the trees are red and orange and the […]
Mistakes, misunderstandings and misdemeanors
That moment when you realize you’ve missed something. Misread something. Or misunderstood something that someone […]
Back to school? You can do it!
To all of the kids and parents out there: good luck back to school (or […]
My mom, dyslexia and the #phonicsdebate
Summary: It’s nothing new that some reading experts blame parents for their children’s reading difficulties. […]
