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Who to Contact:

DANDA London,

46 Westbere Road,

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NW2 3RU

Tel: 020 7435 7891



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About DANDA

DANDA - the Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association has been set up
for people with Dyspraxia, Asperger's Syndrome, AD(H)D and other related
conditions such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. It became a registered charity
in December 2003 - No 1101323. It is run by adults with one or more of these
conditions, thus following the Madrid declaration of 2001, which stated that
no decisions about the disabled should be taken without their active
involvement - 'Nothing about us without us'.
DANDA has grown out of the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult Support Group, as it
became clear that most people connected to the Group did not have Dyspraxia
alone. Most, in fact, had AD(H)D (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity)
Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome or dyslexia as well. It was the norm rather
than the exception. However, more and more people wanted to know more about
the other conditions they had, especially those with Asperger's and AD(H)D.
Many dyspraxics in fact joined groups for adults with Asperger's Syndrome,
but very few are run by Asperger's adults themselves in the UK; and there
are very few established AD(H)D groups, just for adults, here, either.

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For anyone living in the London area, and surrounding counties:



DANDA - Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association (London)

New Monthly Social Night



Age: 18 upwards



Gender: Male and female



Ability: Members need to be able to travel independently and support
themselves.

Alternatively they can bring their own support e.g. a friend or support
worker.



Conditions: Developmental neuro-diversity - Asperger's syndrome, Dyspraxia,

Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Dyslexia, Tourette's,
Dyscalculia, High

Functioning Autism, and related conditions such as OCD, ODD, and SID.



When:

Day: Fourth Tuesday of every month - first one Tuesday June 28, then Tuesday

July 26, Tuesday August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December

20 (third Tuesday) etc.



Time: 7 pm



Where:



Downstairs

The Green Man Pub

383 Euston Road

London

NW1 3AU

Tel: 020 7387 6977



Click
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Directions:

Underground: Directly opposite Great Portland Street tube (Metropolitan,
Circle, and

Hammersmith Lines), 5 minutes walk from Regent's Park tube (Bakerloo line),
10

minutes walk from Baker Street tube (Metropolitan, Circle, Jubilee,
Bakerloo, and

Hammersmith Lines), 5 minutes walk from Warren Street tube (Northern
(Charring Cross

Branch), and Victoria Lines).



Buses: Many bus routes run along Euston Road, Baker Street, and Tottenham
Court

Road/Gower Street. Great Portland Street - C2 and 88.



Who to Contact:

DANDA London,

46 Westbere Road,

London,

England,

NW2 3RU

Tel: 020 7903 3526

Fax: 020 7903 3590



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About DANDA

DANDA - the Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association has been set up
for people with Dyspraxia, Asperger's Syndrome, AD(H)D and other related
conditions such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. It became a registered charity
in December 2003 - No 1101323. It is run by adults with one or more of these
conditions, thus following the Madrid declaration of 2001, which stated that
no decisions about the disabled should be taken without their active
involvement - 'Nothing about us without us'.
DANDA has grown out of the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult Support Group, as it
became clear that most people connected to the Group did not have Dyspraxia
alone. Most, in fact, had AD(H)D (Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity)
Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome or dyslexia as well. It was the norm rather
than the exception. However, more and more people wanted to know more about
the other conditions they had, especially those with Asperger's and AD(H)D.
Many dyspraxics in fact joined groups for adults with Asperger's Syndrome,
but very few are run by Asperger's adults themselves in the UK; and there
are very few established AD(H)D groups, just for adults, here, either.

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Hi everyone,

Below is the link to an auction for the copy of my poem "Prayer of the
Dyslexic", I know many if not all of you support my idea of operating
a school for children with leanring disabilities. Even if you choose
not to purchase a copy of the poem, please put it on your watch list.
If it qualifies as a most watched auction it will go to the Ebay Pulse
page that lists the most watched auction. Please help me by doing
this.

thanks everyone. Diana

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=7326493045&fromMakeTrack=trueladi

Hello,

I am new to this group and thought I'll share the Health Listing of
hi-fiweb.
To get the complete health listing you may go to
http://www.hi-fiweb.com/health

Good day!
Kathy

Hello. My name is Eileen and I am a researcher at the University of
Oklahoma who is conducting research on Internet support groups. Our
research team is interested in understanding how people communicate in
on-line support groups, and we are seeking participants for an on-line
survey. The survey should take between 15 to 20 minutes to complete,
and your responses will be confidential. You must be at least 18 years
old to participate.

If you are willing to participate in the survey, you can access it at
the following link:

http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/W/Kevin.B.Wright-1/supportnet.htm/

After the completion of the study, the researchers are willing to
share the results of the study in aggregate form upon request. Please
contact the researchers for this study at: healthou@...

Thank you so much for your time and effort.

Please pass this on.

In March 2005, the UK's first major women's film festival was launched. As the
festival pointed out, it's appalling that only 7% of feature film directors are
female, yet the festival's bid for inclusion only extended to some women. The
venue for the closing night bash was booked into the step-filled Cafè de Paris
and filmmaker and disabled woman Liz Crow, whose film screened as part of the
festival earlier the same day, was excluded.
When the festival refused to change venue, a group of disabled filmmakers and
artists decided to hold a very public party of our own on the pavement right
outside the CafÈ de Paris. We set out to protest the festival's error and draw
attention to the discrimination ingrained throughout the film sector.

In the run-up to the festival, messages of solidarity poured in from six
different countries from individuals and organisations including Channel Four,
National Union of Journalists, BECTU and The Writers Guild.

During an evening of getting the message out - to press, passersby and official
guests - filmmaker C Wright shot a film. C Wright has dyspraxia and is a member
of DANDA - The Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Assosiation.

The video of the event can currently be watched online. There are three versions
of the film, standard version, Audio Described Version and a Subtitled Version.
It should be noted that audio described version (AD) is not a proper AD version
but is a starndard verision with AD added to the narration. You can find the
videos by clicking on one of the links below.

http://danda.org.uk/pages/BEVProtestVids.htm

http://www.roaring-girl.com/proj05_a.shtml

http://www.rainahaig.com/pages/BEVVideo.htm









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Hello everyone,

I am still working on my project to start a high school in our area
for dyslexics.

As a fundraising project, I am selling dyslexic guardian angel pins.
They are beautiful. They are silver with a gold halo and gold ABC
letters.

If you are interested and would like to see a picture, please view my
website at

http://www.learningdifferences.net

thanks,

Diana

--- In dyslexiasupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "diannejacobsen"
<dianne.jacobsen@s...> wrote:
> Hi my name is Dianne and I am a first year uni student completing a
> bachelor of education. I am compiling a research folio on teaching
> students with dyslexia (particularly focusing on primary school
> students) and would much appreciate any information or teaching
> strategies from people with knowledge in this area.

Hi there,

beingdyslexic.co.uk has a few documents on teaching dyslexia and
research into it etc...

http://www.beingdyslexic.co.uk/main/information/education.php

Cheers
Sam

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Email: caglar@... or cristina@...

6th Disability Film Festival

London Disability Arts Forum’s Film Festival Showcasing Film by Disabled
Filmmakers

The London Disability Arts Forum (LDAF) in collaboration with the National Film
Theatre (NFT) would like to announce that its 6th Disability Film Festival will
take place on 1 – 5 December 2004 at the NFT, South Bank, London.

LDAF’s Disability Film Festivals have previously taken place during the summer,
but this year the 6th Disability Film Festival moves to December to coincide
with World Aids Day on 1st December and the International Day of Disabled People
on 3rd December.

Over the past five years, the Disability Film Festival has screened over 200
films. Many of them have toured nationally and internationally. The Disability
Film Festival is unique in several features:

·The festival only screens films in which disabled people have had creative
control. This means that the majority of films have been written directed or
produced by disabled people or have been made collaboratively with disabled
people.

·This festival represents some of the finest talent amongst disabled artists and
filmmakers on these islands and worldwide. The festival strives to provide
disabled filmmakers and artists with an atmosphere where they can exchange ideas
and network with each other.

· The subject and style of all of the films is diverse. Contrary to popular
belief, disabled artists are creating extraordinary work that doesn’t
necessarily focus on disability.

· Access is a priority. This year, LDAF will continue to work with the NFT to
improve the accessibility of the viewing experience. Each film will be
soft-titled, audio-described and BSL-interpreted. Palantype transcription will
be simultaneously projected at all panel discussions. The Disability Film
Festival is increasingly viewed as a model of good practice for those
organisations who wish to be proactive in embracing the law. In October this
year, the final part of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is implemented,
stipulating that ‘all leisure venues must make reasonable adjustments for
disabled people’.

· It is the only Disability Film Festival of its kind in the world, because it
is produced by disabled artists and has been used as a model of good practice
for disability film festivals in cities including Helsinki, Melbourne, Paris,
Berlin, Moscow, Calgary, Toronto, Tampere and Beirut.

“Lovely, friendly atmosphere”
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“This is the best event I’ve been to in a long while.” Philip Barden, Deloitte &
Touche

“This festival is an event of national significance. A brilliant idea.” Joe
Bidder

“That a weekend of films like these can be shown in a high profile central
London venue is sensational”.
Kate Ansell, BBC’s disability website (www.bbc.co.uk/ouch)

The 6th Disability Film Festival Programme will include the feature films
‘Afterlife’ starring Paul Sage and ‘Cloud Cuckoo Land’ starring Derek Jacobi;
short films, including ‘Not The Usual Victim’ and ‘I’m not From Hear’ and panel
discussions, including ‘Access Some Areas’ – about work and training
opportunities in film and video (in association with BECTU) and ‘Creative
Survival’ – about the barriers experienced by filmmakers who are mental health
service users (in association with Mental Health media).

For further press information contact:
Caglar Kimyoncu and Cristina Perezzani

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Fri 2 Jul 2004

Dyslexic sues over 'teachers' failings'

JOHN ROBERTSON
LAW CORRESPONDENT


Key points
• Glasgow council sued over teachers’ failure to identify pupil's dyslexia
• First case of kind in Scotland follows similar action in England
• Council claims nothing to suggest dyslexia although man diagnosed at school

Key quote
"At times, he appeared to be under-performing ... there were legitimate reasons,
not necessarily of a dyslexic character, which accounted for this" - Glasgow
City Council

Story in full A MAN is claiming £100,000 damages in a pioneering court action
over the alleged failure of teachers to identify that he suffered from dyslexia.

David Lannigan, 24, says he attained poor results and was unable to fulfil a
desire to go to university, but it might have been different if his condition
had been diagnosed earlier.

In what is understood to be the first case of its kind in Scotland, following
successful similar actions in England, Mr Lannigan is suing Glasgow City Council
for the alleged negligence of teachers and learning support staff.

The council maintains that Mr Lannigan’s performance at Shawlands Primary School
and Shawlands Academy could be explained by a number of reasons, including a low
general ability, and that there had been nothing to suggest dyslexia.

Yesterday, a judge at the Court of Session in Edinburgh began hearing
preliminary argument in the case. The council says the action is time-barred and
should be dismissed.

The court was told that Mr Lannigan, of Herries Road, Glasgow, had suffered all
his life from a specific learning difficulty, motor dyslexia. As a result, while
his reading was reasonable, his writing, spelling and number skills were poor.

Mr Lannigan’s lawyers claim that initially, teachers at his primary school told
his parents that his early start at school, at four, had been responsible for
his problems.

His parents say that they raised with staff at the academy the possibility that
their son was suffering from dyslexia.

"Had the learning support staff assessed him adequately, with a reference to a
specialist such as an educational psychologist, then his condition would have
been confirmed," Mr Lannigan’s lawyers stated.

Later, a friend of the family suggested that Mr Lannigan’s "pattern" was
indicative of dyslexia, and his parents had him assessed at the Dyslexia
Institute. He was diagnosed as having motor dyslexia. By then, he was in his
final year at the academy and he was allowed extra time to complete his Higher
papers. He gained pass marks in physics and geography, both with D grades.

With special help which became available after diagnosis and which alleviated
his problems, Mr Lannigan went on to work as a civil servant. However, if the
dyslexia had been identified earlier, the lawyers claimed, it was likely that he
would have gained better exam results and been able to enjoy a lucrative career
in computing.

"None of the teachers and learning support staff identified the fact that he had
a specific learning disability," it was alleged.

"He suffered a miserable time at the schools. His whole future life has been
blighted by the fact that the bulk of his school career was wasted."

Glasgow council, successor of Strathclyde Region as education authority, said
there had been nothing in Mr Lannigan’s progress through primary and secondary
to suggest dyslexia.

"He demonstrated a level of success which was considered commensurate with his
general ability," claimed the council. "At times, he appeared to be
under-performing ... there were legitimate reasons, not necessarily of a
dyslexic character, which accounted for this."

Mr Lannigan’s lawyers admitted that because of problems with previous
solicitors, his case had not been raised within the required three years of his
diagnosis and was time-barred. However, they submitted to the judge, Roderick
Macdonald, QC, that he should exercise his discretion and allow the action.

Mr Macdonald will rule later.


This article:

   http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=755192004

Teaching:

   http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=493




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I am new here. I have Autism. i am looking for snail mail pen pals.
If you would like to be my pen pal please e-mail me  at
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channing

HI

My name is Chuck!!. I think I will  start with my self.

I am in my forty's I suffer from dyslexia all my life.

when I first started school I was haveing problems reading.
I am also a seizures patent. I suffer from a kind of seizure.

that affected my eyes befor and after I had a seizure.any
kind of light bothered me.
to over come this problem I
had to wear very dark glasses all the time. my mother had
to tell my teachers of my health problem.
  my parent's'  teachers.
and doctors worked together.
  the best way was not' to put me
in a special class. but put me right in a normal class
the first day was the hardest. the teacher's told my classmate's
of my problems' I am happy go lucky! person. and I make frend's
easily. my parent's played a big roll in helping me over
come my disleia.
it did not' come fast I had to learn how. To
read and proses information. differnt so  I  can  learn.
to read.

  To day I am vary happy. person  I have a wonderfull
  family  and  frends  I still have seizure's .
  but that's  life!.

  that's  it for now!!      Chuck. T.

Hello all,

My dyslexic daughter has fallen into a deep clinical depression due
to her feeling of inadequacy in school. I have taken her out of
school am finishing the year in home school.

I have been for a year now trying to come up with the funds to open
my own high school for children with learning differences. I am
getting closer but the funding is what I am missing. I am doing
paperwork now to incorporate and apply for 501c3 status.

Yesterday we went to see the psychologist over her depression and he
loves my idea and thinks it would be a success. He also suggested
that I could start out of my home with a few face to face and maybe
do some students over the Internet. I am looking for opinions on
whether you think this will work.

Please let me know.

thanks,

Diana

Hi,

I suggest you look into Read&Write from Texthelp. This software has proven to be
invaluable to me.

www.texthelp.com

Lee

maryarena <gloriam@...> wrote:
Hi,

My sister in law's son will be starting college next semester.  She
found him a college where they will help him, but she needs to buy
learning assistance products for him.

The college recommended eClipse for reading text.  He will need
assistance software for reading text, internet, diccionary and voice
to text.

What programs to you recommend?

He has difficulty reading and writing.  In spite of this he graduated
from high school with very good grades.  He needs to listen to what he
reads or writes.

If you need more information, I will ask his mother.  She wanted me to
help her research the internet as she's not experiences with the web.

Thank you very much!

Gloria



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Lin,

does she have the opportunity to use a computer with a
spell checker? If so this helps.

It is frustrating for the children, don't let her give
up and try to keep her self-esteem high.

Flash cards and repetition help but do not solve the
problem. My daughter still can't memorize all of her
multiplication tables at once after years of practice.
she is 16.

Do you have a books on tape program? Try that as well.
My daughter also likes to watch the tv with the closed
caption on so she can hear and see words at the same
time, it has helped her.

Hope this helps.

Diana

--- aislinnpixie <aislinnpixie@...> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have just recently acquired a positon tutoring
> Native American
> children at a local elementary school.  One of my
> students (at least
> her teacher believes)is dyslexic.  The school
> "testing" states that
> she does not have any learning disabilities.  This
> particular child,
> however, has difficulty with reading.  She can read
> a sentence, then
> read the same words and not be able to decode them.
> She is
> constantly writing letters and numbers backwards,
> even after being
> corrected.  She is smart, eager to learn and tries
> hard, but reading
> and writing are especially difficult for her.  Her
> memory is
> wonderful, she can answer questions about a story if
> she hears it.
> She is a wonderful storyteller and I often help her
> translate her
> stories into writing.  She does get frustrated when
> she forgets how
> to write something and I have to spell words out for
> her.  I have
> gone to a few dyslexia workshops and I hear the same
> old
> thing...Flash cards and repetitition.  Is there
> anything else I can
> do to help her?  I would really like some imput from
> someone who has
> been there..
>
> Thanks,
> Lin
>
>





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There is a file i have upload which is for my research project. It is
testing times tables, and the problem with times tables. That happens
if a 1 Computer Aided Learning package is being put together that
will cater for difficultes across the board. And with Artificial
Intelligence will adapt the package to suit the needs of the child.
This research could revolutionise the way children learn and the way
teachers teach children with dyspraxia.

Regards

James Burns

Hi Everyone,

I have just recently acquired a positon tutoring Native American
children at a local elementary school.  One of my students (at least
her teacher believes)is dyslexic.  The school "testing" states that
she does not have any learning disabilities.  This particular child,
however, has difficulty with reading.  She can read a sentence, then
read the same words and not be able to decode them.  She is
constantly writing letters and numbers backwards, even after being
corrected.  She is smart, eager to learn and tries hard, but reading
and writing are especially difficult for her.  Her memory is
wonderful, she can answer questions about a story if she hears it.
She is a wonderful storyteller and I often help her translate her
stories into writing.  She does get frustrated when she forgets how
to write something and I have to spell words out for her.  I have
gone to a few dyslexia workshops and I hear the same old
thing...Flash cards and repetitition.  Is there anything else I can
do to help her?  I would really like some imput from someone who has
been there..

Thanks,
Lin

http://www.danda.org.uk/

DANDA – the Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association has been set up for
people with Dyspraxia, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD and other related conditions
such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. It is run by adults with one or more of these
conditions, thus following the Madrid declaration of 2002, which stated that
organisations should be run by its users.

DANDA is a national registered charity with its administrative and fund-raising
centre in London. Founded in 2003, it is financed mainly by membership
subscriptions and private donations.

DANDA has grown out of the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult Support Group as it became
clear that most people that joined did not have dyspraxia condition alone but
had other linked Neuro-Diverse conditions. Most in fact had ADHD, Asperger’s
Syndrome or dyslexia as well. It seemed this was the norm rather than the
exception. Dyspraxia will remain one of the main priorities as we are the only
group catering for the needs of all adults with this condition. However, more
and more people wanted to know more about the other conditions they had,
especially those with Asperger’s and ADHD. Many dyspraxics in fact joined groups
for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome but none are run by Asperger’s adults
themselves and there are no ADHD groups for adults here, just for children.

We have groups for people with the conditions and we will give contacts for
DANDA in your area when you become a member. We have a newsletter, which will
come out at least twice a year, and we intend to produce leaflets on
Neuro-diversity, as well as a book on the subject on the same lines as Living
with Dyspraxia. A website will also be set up. Our first conference is planned
for next May for those with the conditions. We hope also to run conferences for
medical professionals soon in conjunction with the Dyscovery Centre. We will
encourage research and also increase awareness of these conditions in the
workplace and amongst advocacy agencies and those dealing with the Disabled

The Objectives of DANDA are as follows:

1) To help adults with Developmental dyspraxia, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome and
related conditions reach their full potential by providing and improving
emotional and practical support, particularly for those conditions for which
there has been less provision – such as dyspraxia

2) To raise awareness and understanding of these conditions in adulthood,
particularly their assessment, their effects, their treatment and the
inter-relationship between the different conditions


3) To establish networks of groups to help adults with these conditions get
involved in activities for interaction, mutual support, and education, provided
that the activities shall be charitable.

DANDA has been set up to address the problems with Dyspraxia and related
Neuro-Diverse conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD), Asperger's Syndrome, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.

Some of the activities of DANDA are:

Raising awareness of Dyspraxia and related conditions amongst the general public
and other organisations that are active in similar fields, including health and
educational professionals.

Forming and servicing self-help groups throughout the UK.

Simplifying and increasing diagnosis, particularly in the NHS.

Offering support, advice and counselling to adults with Neuro-Diverse
conditions, particularly in education and employment.

Acting as a resource and information centre for health and education
professionals and adults generally.

Producing a newsletter "DANDA network" twice a year, and information leaflets.

Organising conferences and talks about Dyspraxia and related conditions for
adults, carers and professionals.

Ensuring we are represented in the wider disability movement.

Please join us in our work. For details of how to become a member Click Here

http://www.danda.org.uk/




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Hi, I am building a website to do with neuro-diversity and am looking
for a chat list that is dyslexia related.

Is it ok if I add this list to my links page...

The website will be having a lot of people going to it so it could be
good promotion - but I need a good description of this group like who
it for, (adults, parents, doctors?). Also I need to know if this
group is well moderated...

Thankyou

Diana,

Were are you based?

It would depend on were you are, many different states in the US
would have groups that may be able to help.

Also you may want to consider speaking to private organisations that
may have an interest in this.

People with learning difficulties are supposed to be much more
creative so perhaps  contacting organisations from such industries
that rely on creativity and innovation for success may be a good
idea.

Corporate social responsibility is a big issue these days, if you
put a good enough proposal together you never know what you will get.


"I am committed to tearing down the remaining barriers to equality
that face Americans with disabilities today"

President George W. Bush, 01st February 2003.

Why not see if he meant it?


Lee




--- In dyslexiasupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "ladi_diana"
<ladi_diana@y...> wrote:
> I am posting this to share an idea that I have. As the mother of a
> dyslexic child and as an educator, I am very frustrated with the
> lack of help for children in high school. It breaks my heart to
see
> my daughter work so hard to get her grades up high enough to get
on
> a sports team, just to get kicked off later because they won't
make
> any accomodations for that. I think this is wrong, the kids need
the
> extra curriculum activities to boost their self-esteem.
>
> A friend of mine and myself both have graduate degrees in
> education.  We are trying to find a way to fund a private high
> school for students with learning disabilities. It is very
difficult
> to get money to start a project like this.  One way that I have
> found, it that tyson has a project called A+ school project and on
> all of their meat items there is a label with the A+ school
project
> on it to cut and save.  Each label is worth 24 cents and when
> collected by the school can be used any way the school chooses. I
> have started saving them and would be very appreciative of anyone
> else who might save them for us.
>
> Also if you have any other ideas for start up funds, PLEASE let me
> know.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Diana

I am posting this to share an idea that I have. As the mother of a
dyslexic child and as an educator, I am very frustrated with the
lack of help for children in high school. It breaks my heart to see
my daughter work so hard to get her grades up high enough to get on
a sports team, just to get kicked off later because they won't make
any accomodations for that. I think this is wrong, the kids need the
extra curriculum activities to boost their self-esteem.

A friend of mine and myself both have graduate degrees in
education.  We are trying to find a way to fund a private high
school for students with learning disabilities. It is very difficult
to get money to start a project like this.  One way that I have
found, it that tyson has a project called A+ school project and on
all of their meat items there is a label with the A+ school project
on it to cut and save.  Each label is worth 24 cents and when
collected by the school can be used any way the school chooses. I
have started saving them and would be very appreciative of anyone
else who might save them for us.

Also if you have any other ideas for start up funds, PLEASE let me
know.

Thank you,

Diana

Hi,

How do you define normal?

20% of the U.S population have dyslexia, 75% of the Prison
population has dyslexia. But we are not 'normal'. Dyslexia is a
disability the same as everything else. What we need to do is find
ways of reducing its impact through technology as it is not a
disease that can be cured.

Lee



--- In dyslexiasupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Ahlia"
<ahliainnz@y...> wrote:
> Maybe dyslexics are normal and non dislexics ( of which there
don't
> seem to be a lot, at least in my neck of the woods)are not?

Maybe dyslexics are normal and non dislexics ( of which there don't
seem to be a lot, at least in my neck of the woods)are not?

i am a student.
jo


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You not say what you do as job

mystic2727@... wrote:Hi
I got your email in my message box so I thought I would write to you. My
name is Joanne but I prefer JO. I live in England and i was not diagnosed as
dyslexic until i had left school at the time  i thought my life was over but no
i
know differently i always knew i was different to my peers. i am now 28 and
really just wanted to say i am available if you or anyone else needs anyone to
talk to

JO


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Hi
  I got your email in my message box so I thought I would write to you. My
name is Joanne but I prefer JO. I live in England and i was not diagnosed as
dyslexic until i had left school at the time  i thought my life was over but no
i
know differently i always knew i was different to my peers. i am now 28 and
really just wanted to say i am available if you or anyone else needs anyone to
talk to

JO


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I was diagnosis with dyslexia in 3rd grade im now 39 years old
and no one understands me!!!!!