Blindness and dyslexia are very debilitating conditions. They hinder a person’s quality of life by limiting access to resources and opportunities that the normally sighted may take for granted. Fortunately there are many different organization that help to improve the quality of life for those with vision issues. These various organization do our entire society a great service by helping the disabled improve their quality of life via various services and the use of adaptive technologies. One such group, Learning Ally, formally called Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, provides an awesome service. Their (more…)
Having a relative or even a child that is blind or dyslexic is one of the most difficult things that anyone can imagine. There is so much extra worry about the type of treatment they will need, the type of schools, benefits and medications that they have to take. Most people are not even aware that there are certain places that are specifically made for just that type of person that will teach them how to be independent and give (more…)
For anyone who is Dyslexic or blind there is support available in the local area. These conditions can be challenging but there are organizations that provde support and options to assist with everyday tasks. If you are dyslexic, reading numbers or letters can be frustrating at times. But with the support you can stay focus and on track. Being blind doesn’t have to mean you cannot still do many things in your life. You can learn to read books written in braille by instructors (more…)
3.4 million Americans are legally blind while another 15 of the population has been diagnosed with dyslexia. That means one in every 7 Americans. With statistics like that chances are you or someone you know is dealing with one of these issues and that means you know how important it is to have the support you need.
There are a vast number of resources available throughout California. Support, assistance and tools come in all shapes and sizes. From finding just the right book to educate you on the subject to finding the right person to assist, learning centers both large and (more…)