Category Archives: Personal Stories

Miss Ghana on learning disabilities

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Dyscalculia: News from the web:

The proud daughter of a teacher & a school teacher herself in Adidome, Ghana. She’s committed to removing barriers in education that stigmatizes dyslexic children. Miriam wants to assure the public (national & international) that dyslexia or dyscalculia should not end a child’s right to a classroom. “Let’s ensure every child’s dream is achievable”…

See it HERE

Too much math?

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An opinion article from the Washington Post where the writer claims that only 22% of the population ever needs any math more than fractions. So why waste all that time on math in your school career when you could be learning so much more useful things? A short read, worth your time.

Read all about it HERE

Dyscalculia wins in court

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The news brings us a story about an employee wrongfully terminated for failing a math exam due to their dyscalculia. When challenged in court the company was ordered to pay a fair compensation. Intense as awareness but it may help others in that same situation.

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Navigating life with a learning disability

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In this podcast a conversation with someone who lives with dyscalculia and how they go through life.

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Mother and son discuss Dyscalculia

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See the video from Jess Arce and her son, Sammy, where they talk about his challenges with learning disabilities and specifically dyscalculia.

Read all about it HERE