No Category
In Memory of Harry Belafonte
A truly brilliant, deeply caring and beloved man died this week – Harry Belafonte. One cannot read a …
Read More
See What Learners are Saying About Overcoming Dyslexia on Coursera!
About the Course: Dyslexia is everywhere, touching so many children and adults, and while science has made extraordinary …
Read MoreLiberty Science Center Honors Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz with Genius Award
YCDC Co-Directors Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz were recently honored by the Liberty Science Center at their annual “Genius Gala.”
Read MoreYCD&C Applauds New Federal Dyslexia Policy
There is great news from Washington for people with dyslexia, for people who care about dyslexia and for …
Read MoreAn Author’s Perspective: Why I Wrote Trapped
Judy Spurr is a retired teacher and former freelance journalist. She is the mother of four and …
Read MoreYCDC Research
Dyslexia Study Uncouples Reading and IQ E. Ferrer, B.A. Shaywitz, J.M. Holahan, K. Marchione, and S.E. Shaywitz Psychological …
Read MoreSally Shaywitz, M.D. Named the First Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development
Slow readers, creative thinkers: gift will spur dyslexia studies New center will explore links between reading problems, creativity …
Read MoreComments by Drs. Sally & Bennett Shaywtiz on Dyslexia & ADAAA
Summary of comments of: Dr. Sally Shaywitz, The Audrey G. Ratner Professor of Learning Development at Yale University …
Read MoreOn 2008 ADA AMENDMENT ACT Comments from Rep. Peter Stark (D, CA) to George Miller (D, CA), Chairman of the Education and Labor Committee
Colloquy, From Congressional Record, Sept. 17, 2008 Mr. STARK. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I am pleased …
Read MoreAdvocating for Accommodations
Bringing Dyslexia Advocacy to D.C. from Left to Right: Claude Wasserstein, Rep. George Miller, Sally Shaywitz, Joe Courtney, …
Read MoreCourt Ruling May Bring More Effective Testing Accommodations
“Assistive technology is not frozen in time: as technology advances, testing accommodations should advance as well.” This is …
Read MoreVideo from the U.S. Congressional Dyslexia Caucus Awareness Event
U.S. Congressman Bill Cassidy hosted a U.S. Congressional Dyslexia Caucus Dyslexia Awareness Event in Baton Rouge on November …
Read More