Learning Ally Launches a Youth-Driven Community Site for Students with
Dyslexia
New Explore 1in5 site is a rich community hub combining video, personal
stories, and resources to benefit millions of children, parents and teachers
Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) September 29, 2015
The national nonprofit Learning Ally announced that it has launched a
new website providing extensive resources and information – created with
a compelling personal touch by and for young people with dyslexia.
Named for the one in five Americans who have been flagged by top
researchers as having dyslexia and related learning differences, the
newly revamped Explore1in5 site is a dynamic online destination for kids
and their families. Participants in the site can share their diverse
stories, tap into a wealth of resources, inspire and encourage each
other, and become part of a growing community of support.
The new youth-driven community hub delivers a fresh view into driving
public awareness. Through compelling videos, personal stories
contributed by youth who are dyslexic, and an accompanying e-newsletter
called The Dyslexian, the site offers hope and practical knowledge for
millions of individuals affected by dyslexia – a condition that can be
debilitating for children who do not receive adequate support and
educational interventions.
“I love being able to think that I made a difference by helping to build
a community for fellow Dyslexians,” says Victoria, a 16 year old student
in Denver, Colorado. “The Explore 1in5 website represents a place where
other students can get the confidence they need to be successful. I
can’t wait to see how this project evolves in the future and what other
ways students can start connecting to support each other.”
“Explore1in5.org is the centerpiece of our growing set of youth
services,” says Learning Ally President and CEO Andrew Friedman. “Since
it’s built around an arsenal of video input from kids with dyslexia, it
speaks in an authentic voice that enables kids to learn from each other
about crucial things like self-advocacy, partnering with teachers, using
new technology for learning, and becoming a more successful and
confident student. There’s really nothing like this resource, and it
sets the stage to help us reach and support thousands more young people
in years to come.”
About Learning Ally
Founded in 1948, Learning Ally supports K-12, college and graduate
students, veterans and lifelong learners – all of whom read and learn
differently due to dyslexia, blindness or visual impairment, and other
disabilities. Through its extensive community events and support
programs, Learning Ally enables parents, teachers and specialists to
help students thrive and succeed. The organization hosts live and
virtual events for families and teachers; provides instructive webinars
led by experts as well as peer-to-peer sessions led by students;
personal consultations for parents; and professional development
workshops for educators.
Learning Ally’s collection of 80,000 human-narrated audio textbooks and
literature titles can be downloaded by students using their smartphones
and tablets, and is the largest of its kind in the world. As a 501(c)3
nonprofit, Learning Ally is partially funded by grants from state and
local education programs, and the generous contributions of individuals,
foundations and corporations. For more information, visit
http://LearningAlly.org.
Contact Information
Doug Sprei
Learning Ally
http://www.LearningAlly.org
+1 (609) 243-5865
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