Beginning in this New Year 2010, I've seriously been thinking about the evolution of Dyslexic in America. In 2009 we started out as a simple blog where I could express myself and practice my writing skills, and then we evolved into a site that was not only a blog. We begin to interact with other social media sites like twitter, FriendFeed and Facebook. To my amazement between the blog Facebook and twitter there are approximately 500 people that follow dyslexic in America around the world.
So where do we go in 2010, my overall vision for Dyslexic in America is to become an information resource sharing site. Where people around the country in the world, can come to share information that they consider important for other people to know. I would want to make sure the site was not a place where vendors would come to sell you things but were we could truly evaluate methods and tools that might help us as a community. Please find a list of things below; I think the site should focus on at this time. I am really in need of any feedback suggestions or comments from the community of dyslexic in America. I truly believe if we do this as a total community we can truly get the information out there to the people who need it that each and every one of us has struggle to find every day.
- · Federal laws and updates
- · State laws and updates
- · Educational facilities K-12 that specialize in working with students with dyslexia
- · Colleges and universities that specialize in working with students with dyslexia
- · Learning programs and tutoring that specialize in working with people with dyslexia
- · Local support groups listed by state and organization
- · Lawyer referral service
PS please feel free to comment on the list above and add other services that you believe the site should have in addition to the ones listed above.
7 comments:
I believe that their should be Educational facilities K-12 that specialize in working with students with dyslexia, but I think that they should be school for people with other learning disabilities too. I have dyslexia and I wish I could have had an opportunity to go to a school like that. The state college I am current at has an excellent program for students with Learning Disabilities.
You may want a section of success stories of people who have achived success in spite of this learning disability. I'm sure there are many stars, atheletes, etc and even your average Joe that still rises to the top and overcomes Dyslexia. Showing people that do not have Dyslexia people they may not even have known had can succeed may open some eyes.
I live in Piqua, Ohio and fortunately I was dignosed with Dyslexia in 1985 and was a junior in high school at the time. There was a special education school also in Piqua, but it was very rarely heard of, because they specialized in working with children that were "Brain Injured" and many didn't know that they also worked with those who also had learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, Autism and many others. It is a great school and they just opened their doors a few years ago in a brand new state of the art facility to offer special K-8 schooling for all school children, even if they attend regular school during the day. The web address for this school is www.rcnd.org. They are worth checking out. They are in a separate part of a larger facility that also houses a neurological center, an aquatic center for rehabilitation and a brain wellness center. The students are able to participate in all area's as well as using the pool for their disability. If you would like to send me a message or need more information, I welcome your feedback at strostel@woh.rr.com
I really like the info on the state and federal laws and updates. I think a lot of people would like information on how to bring their concerns to the attention of the ones who matters in their state. Maybe a list of things to do and people to talk to if you would like to try to have new laws passed or old ones modified.
In addition to the wonderful ideas listed above, I would like to see Dyslexia in America highlight LD initiatives accost the country. I am currently leading a SPED Action Group at Monument Mt. RHS in Great Barrington, MA. I have been impressed by the impact of this effort and think that these types of stories need to by highlighted. If anyone is interested in joining our Facebook page follow this link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=352736920496
another thought...I have been trying to find a dyslexia research center similar to the one at Yale that would be willing to take me on as an intern or subject of research. I would appreciate a compilation of the various language research organizations in America. I could certainly provide a initial list from my research.
I think an information sharing site is an excellent idea. I recommend that every dyslexic and parent with a child diagnosed, or exhibiting dyslexic symptoms get a copy of the book, "The Gift of Dyslexia" by Ronald D. Davis. The book is available on audio-tape and explains the creative, visual-spatial thinking stlye of most dyslexics. It also explains the reason why many dyslexics struggle with certain words when reading, writing, spelling, etc., AND outlines a simple approach to correct the many symptoms of dyslexia. This is not a phonics program, nor does it rely on drill and repetition, rather it focuses on the creativity and visual strengths of this kind of learner and gets to the "root cause" of the problem. You can get more info. and order the book/tapes at www.dyslexia.com.
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