Category: Adults
What type of dyslexic are you? Candid, closet or confused?
A 2009 study found that the majority of adult dyslexics hide their dyslexia. Why? To […]
The dyslexic journey: Not all those who wander are lost
I love this quote because it describes exactly how I feel about being dyslexic. My […]
When I tell you I’m dyslexic as illustrated in owl photos
In the time it takes to say “I’m dyslexic,” I go from being a “normal” person” to being a “disabled,” “special” and occasionally even “cool” person in your eyes. Your reaction and how it makes me feel.
Disability inclusion: A little less conversation, a little more action
Disability inclusion: A little less conversation, a little more action. That’s the message driving Valuable 500—a global movement putting disability on the agenda of business leaders.
Paul Dewar: Great Canadian Dyslexic
As a child, Paul Dewar sometimes felt like an outsider, but his experience with dyslexia ultimately helped him to become an effective advocate for others. And for a decade, he served as as one of Canada’s most respected MPs. He is now working to empower youth.
My dyslexia portrait: reading anxiety, fear and fatigue
Sounds funny for a writer, but it’s been impossible for me to find the right […]
6 things that scare dyslexics
It isn’t scary having dyslexia. What’s scary is the lack of understanding and support for […]
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 […]
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 […]
