Lack of Timely Evidence-Based Dyslexia Diagnoses Creates Another School-to-Prison-Pipeline

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Part One of a Four-Part Series on Dyslexia When Schools Make Dyslexia Diagnoses Difficult, Expensive, and Time-Consuming, Many Students’ Lives are Destroyed, and the World Loses a Wealth of Bright, Talented People The Documentary Podcast – Dyslexia: Language and Childhood (October 6, 2020) The Documentary Podcast – Dyslexia: Into … Read more Lack of Timely Evidence-Based Dyslexia Diagnoses Creates Another School-to-Prison-Pipeline

People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Die of COVID-19 at a Higher Rate

by Arik Korman

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   This blog post is taken from a written and spoken article from NPR on June 9, 2020. Read the full transcript. My Personal Statement: Having advocated for the rights of people with disabilities for a decade before moving to Seattle, this article tore at my heart on top of … Read more People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Die of COVID-19 at a Higher Rate

Addressing Opportunity Gaps for Youth of Color with Disabilities: Serving as a Liaison Between Families and Schools

by Arik Korman

By Joy Sebe, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Program Manager, Director of the Community Parent Resource Center, Open Doors for Multicultural Families Investing in Student Potential Steering Committee member   In times like these, we are looking for inspiration. We are looking for strategies to help students with disabilities continue to learn while at home. Mahado … Read more Addressing Opportunity Gaps for Youth of Color with Disabilities: Serving as a Liaison Between Families and Schools