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Blogs and other interesting information about the world of learning differences
Learning Difference Awareness
A special committee of the Listening To Learn Guild, Inc recently hosted the Colorado Dyslexia Awareness Campaign with events on October 1, and October 21, 2011. We hope that you had the opportunity to join us! Please continue to check in here for ongoing informational posts about learning differences, and how you can help raise awareness about these invisible disabilities.
Fox News shares study: Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia
Early intervention can be possible – even before reading problems are identified, and reading delays occur. Scientists from Children’s Hospital Boston conducted a small study showing that scans in young children can identify signs of dyslexia. Instead of waiting for a child to experience failure in reading and the associated frustration, and lack of self-esteem, scientists [...]
Assistive Technology
By Jim Sandstrum, MA CCC-SLP, of Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado, Denver
Quick and Easy Speech Recognition with Speech Recognizer
Chrome, the alternative web browser developed by Google, has come a long way over the past several years. One of my favorite features of this browser is its support for extensions, many of which add really cool capabilities. Some of my favorites include a web highlighter, dictionary and speech recognition. Assuming you already have Google Chrome [...]
Education
By Mark Montgomery, Ph.D.
Disclosing a Learning Disability At College
Once a student is admitted to a college or university, there are definite advantages to disclosing a learning disability Disclosure provides your student with legal protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Without discloser, he is unprotected, despite that fact that he has a diagnosed disability. Students who are coming from a supportive high school environment [...]
About Us
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About
The Listening To Learn Guild, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 organized in Denver, Colorado by a group of dedicated parents and volunteers. The mission is to increase awareness about reading acquisition problems which are caused by physical and visual impairments, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities. The vision of the Guild is to provide every student in Colorado with access to the appropriate assistive technology tools to meet his or her individual education goals.
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Authors
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Mark Montgomery
Mark Montgomery, PhD, is a college insider who uses his knowledge of schools and experience as a professor and administrator to advise students and their families.
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Jennifer Blair-Cockrum
Jennifer and her husband of 15 years, are the proud parents of three children. Their amazing journey officially started after their child was diagnosed with Dyslexia. She is inspired by her children and the effort they put forth each day.
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Jim Sandstrum
Jim Sandstrum possesses a unique blend of clinical expertise and knowledge of Information Technology. Originally trained as a speech and language pathologist with an emphasis on learning and cognition, he has more than 15 years of experience in the application of technology for individuals with disabilities.
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Lucinda Greene
Lucinda Greene is a community volunteer dedicated to raising funds for educational assistive technology devices for use in school. She was previously Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Rocky Mountain Region for Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. (www.LearningAlly.org) Her son, and other students like him, are a constant inspiration in her efforts.