This is an article about dyslexia and how to be proud of it.
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SIR RICHARD BRANSON has launched a new global campaign to change the way people see dyslexia- and he’s got some big Hollywood support. The Virgin Group Founder, 71, has been backed by fellow …
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This is an article about dyslexia and how to be proud of it.
Recently I was visiting a teenage boy whome I'm very close to. Despite being intelligent, he suffers in school. He didn't want to talk about it. He didn't want to discuss dyslexia, and it was pretty obvious why: He was ashamed of his dyslexia. This crushed me. I have surrounded myself by people with dyslexia, and it's very clear to me that it's not something to be ashamed of. Yes you need to be aware of it, work at it, and yes it can be difficult, but it should never be shameful. I'm not naive, and I realize that there are thousands of dyslexics out there who feel the same way as this teenage boy. I felt I needed to do something. I made a collection: 52 famous dyslexic people: one for every week of the year. These are successful people who have felt very similar things to those struggling with dyslexia right now; who have trudged through the difficulties, and found a way to triumph despite, and perhaps because of their dyslexia. For each person on the list, I created a poster and provided a Youtube video of them talking about their dyslexia. I did this with the idea of a sort of vision board that might be incorporated in homes and schools. But I was picky. I have seen many lists of famous dyslexics. Sometimes I get the impression that the only requirement to be on the list, is if the person is/was intelligent and yet still had trouble in school or dropped out of school. With these as the only qualifications, you get lists with Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison, the Wright Brothers, and more. Some I'm quite convinced do not have a speck of dyslexia in them (just study Bill Gates a little, and I think you'll agree that he's not.) However, in my gut I feel that many on these lists truly were/are dyslexics. Despite this, I feel that to truly connect with people, you need to be able to trust that they know what your are going through. Because of this, I tried to only include people who have said "I have dyslexia." I have heard some say that it is foolish to give unrealistic expectations on those who are just trying to keep their head above water, but I say: give people examples of hope, so they will have the courage to keep on swimming. Quick link to Youtube videos of Dyslexic Success Stories: Click Here Quick links to Dyslexic success story 8.5"x11" posters grouped by profession: (click on name to access poster for download) Entertainment Industry: Henry Winkler, James Rallison, Jay Leno, Jewel, Keira Knightly, Octavia Spencer, Orlando Bloom, Steve McQueen, Steven Spielberg, Tom Cruise, Tom Holland, Whoopi Goldberg Business Industry: Barbara Corcoran, Charles Schwab, Craig McCaw, David H. Murdock, Daymond John, Don Winkler, Ingvar Kamprad, John Chambers, Kevin O'Leary, Nick Jones, Paul Orfalea, Ryan Guyer, Richard Branson, Tommy Hilfiger Politicians/Activists: Princess Beatrice of York, Carol Moseley Braun, Erin Brockovich, Nelson Rockefeller, Swedish Royal Family Authors/Journalists: Dav Pilkey, Haley Riordan, Jerry Pinkney, Lisa Nichols, Philip Schultz, Robyn Curnow, Sally Gardner, Terry Goodkind, Victor Villasenor Scientific Community: Archer John Porter Martin, Carol Greider, Jack Horner, Jacques Dubochet, John B. Goodenough, Maggie Aderin-Pocock Sports Industry: Diamond Dallas Page, Duncan Goodhew, Nolan Ryan, Rex Ryan Celebrity Chefs: Jamie Oliver, Marco Pierre White Entertainment Industry: (doesn’t mention dyslexia in video, but does in autobiography) Business Industry: Politicians/Activists: (doesn’t mention dyslexia in video) (turn on closed Captioning) Authors/Journalists: Scientific Community: (doesn’t mention Dyslexia in video) Sports Industry: Celebrity Chefs: While making this list, I found many more dyslexic success stories that deserve to be shared. For whatever reason, I chose these people, and I encourage you to find more and keep on being inspired! ****Great Idea!**** Someone on Facebook had the great idea of taking my templates and creating "Dyslexic Success Story" posters for students!!! I LOVE this idea. Here's what it could look like using my son as an example: If you have Photoshop, then here's the templates in their PSD form: (click on the template names) PSDtemplate1, PSDtemplate2, PSDtemplate3, PSDtemplate4 If you want a clean JPG backdrop that you can add to, just click on the template name. I also included PNGs of the cute little dots. Template1, Template2, Template3, Template4, Dot1, Dot2
Darcey Bussell, CBE, is best known for her two decade-long tenure as the leading lady of British ballet. More recently she joined the judging panel of Strictly Come Dancing. And she is dyslexic. From a young age, school was a nightmare for Darcey. Dyslexia made reading and writing a constant frust
Singer-songwriter and Grammy Hall of Famer Carly Simon is best known for her hit singles "You're So Vain", "Let the River Run", and "Nobody Does It Better" - the latter written for a James Bond film. She's also a big advocate for children and adults with dyslexia, because both she and her two grown
Henry Winkler thumbs-upped his way into America’s hearts as the Fonz in 'Happy Days' more than 40 years ago, and he hasn’t been out of the spotlight since.
If you get an eye test for your child and there are no issues, then vision is not contributing to your child's reading difficulties... right? The answer is a bit more complex than simply "yes or no". Eyesight is not actually the only measure of visual difficulty.
James Russell is a name you may not have heard of. But if you’ve ever played music on a CD, then you have been taking advantage of his genius. Russell is a scientist and inventor, and he is responsible for inventing technology that is key to compact discs and digitized recording in general. And he
Artist Pays Homage To Famous Dyslexics
Dyslexics often thrive on the court or field more than they do in the classroom. These famous dyslexics are great role models of success!
