Dear Reader, I awaken compassion for students with learning disabilities in themselves and those around them. Compassion is a difficult thing to teach and even more difficult to learn. By telling stories of how I struggled with my dyslexia, I help students with learning disabilities laugh at their own problems, and inspire empathy in the rest of the student body. I demonstrate that being in...
Cheryl Harris has a Masters Degree in Public Health Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley and a BS in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University. She has worked as a Registered Dietitian and nutritionist for the past 6 years and is a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CLC) through the Center for Breastfeeding . Cheryl has attended numerous trainings through the Center for Mind...
Lon Thornburg, Assistive Technology Specialist, holds a Masters in education and technology, which he has applied to the use of assistive technology for students with disabilities. He is a nationally recognized trainer on incorporating online tools for print disability support and blogs for sharing assistive technology. He hosts the talk show "No Limits 2 Learning Live" on Blog Talk...
The Adapted Life is a blog is for parents of children with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities who want to live a normal family life in a household likely filled with assistive technology (AT), paperwork and appointments. I am a parent of a teen with cerebral palsy who uses AT for communication, mobility and learning. I am also the founder of www.SayitwithSymbols.com, a web...
I grew up learning disabled but do not consider myself as learning disabled now. I am interested in neuroplasticity and brain remapping as I have overcome my learning disability through hard work and discipline. I believe that there is so much potential for others in this technology.
I am an above knee amputee caused by osteosarcoma 36 years ago in 1973. Three years later the cancer metastasized and 2/5 of my lungs had to be removed. A course of chemotherapy -- only just out in clinical use in 1976 -- is probably why I am still here today. I went on to get a PhD in computer science, to author 2 technical books, to found 6 high tech companies, to ride in the Pan-Masscahusetts...
I was born with Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus and Arnold Chiari Malformation. I am allergic to latex as well as several medications. I have unspecified learning disabilities, presumably Nonverbal Learning Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
People say I’m an expert on the beauty each day holds. As the Chief Motivational Officer (CMO) of BUTTERFLYWHEELSM Motivation, Advocacy & Consulting, I’ve dedicated my life to showing those with disabilities that they can meet their challenges head on and live happy, fulfilling lives. Because I realize what a gift life is, each day presents a new opportunity to do something...
I'm a professor at the University of Virginia where I teach and conduct research about the problems of students with Learning Disabilities and Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. My research has focused mostly on evidence-based methods for teaching these students academic skills and social-behavioral competence.
