Longmont Leader

Longmont High Student Council Participates In Empathy-Building Dyslexia Simulation

The St. Vrain Valley School District’s dyslexia task force led students in multiple exercises that simulated the struggles of ...
Education Week

What Educators Should Know About Dyscalculia, a Math Learning Disability

Dyscalculia is a severe and persistent learning disability in math that affects about 5 to 8 percent of school-age children. Due to its impact on students’ ability to learn and retain basic math facts ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Using Disability Simulation Activities In An Effective, Sensitive Manner

Howard Blas shares an important lesson from the Access Israel Conference. I have been struggling with the role of disabilities simulation activities for many years. Five days at the Access Israel ...
The Advocate

From simulations to service, FranU prepares students for the next step with real-world experiences

At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU), classroom learning is only a part of the curriculum. What truly ...

Scholar to offer math tips for parents, teachers of students with learning disabilities at WT lecture

An expert in teaching math to students despite roadblocks will offer vital tips for parents and educators at the 13th annual ...
Education Week

What It’s Like to Struggle With a Little-Known Math Disability

Corrected: An earlier version of this story misstated Kendal Cladek’s current educational status. She is a college student. Dyscalculia is a learning disability that few people have heard of or ...
Healthline

What’s the Difference Between an Intellectual Disability and a Learning Disability?

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...