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Reflecting on Thirty Years of Progress and the Work Still Ahead of Us

WebAs thought leaders in advocacy for those identified with learning disabilities and attention disorders, David Flink, LeDerick Horne, and Marcus Soutra reflect on the thirtieth anniversary of the ADA and explore the work that still …

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LGBTQ+ creatives are shifting stereotypes about what it means to …

WebThe field of research exploring the intersection of Neurodiversity, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation has grown and continues to grow. You can learn more in a recent report from the National LGBT Health Education Center that highlights how “Increasingly, clinicians and researchers are seeing a correlation between gender …

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The Power of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

WebLisa Krempa, Senior Director of Student Support Services at Uncommon Schools and a key advocate for students and an ongoing partner with Eye to Eye, identified an opportunity to collaborate on a Professional Learning Community comprising school leaders and educators from the Uncommon Schools network who support students in …

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Meet the 2023 Eye to Eye Fellows!

WebThousands of students answer the call to serve each year by joining Eye to Eye as mentors, mentees, ambassadors, and advocates for all neurodiverse people. While most of Eye to … Continued

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Young Adults Advocate for Disability Rights in Washington DC …

WebFrom June 12-14, Eye to Eye National and NCLD brought over 59 neurodivergent young leaders from all over the country with learning differences to gather in Washington, DC for LD Day of Action.

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Near-Peer Mentoring Program Chapters across 23 states …

WebBlog Near-Peer Mentoring Program Chapters across 23 states participate in campaign to Strike-Out Stigma

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May 2023 Community Newsletter

WebOur May newsletter includes our annual Give Day announcement, an update from the Professional Learning program, and recommendations for neurodiversity and mental health accounts to follow.

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CBS Pittsburgh Program Pairs Kids With Learning Disabilities With

WebReporter Kristine Sorensen of CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA) highlights the Eye to Eye University of Pittsburgh-Schiller STEAM Academy chapter and shares the importance of mentors for students with learning disabilites. The story was also shared in Kidsburgh, an online outlet that covers programs shaping the future of children’s learning, health and …

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College & Career Readiness

WebCollege & Career Readiness Campaign . Hosted by The LD Alliance, powered by Eye to Eye, the College and Career Readiness campaign aims to help support, inform, and empower our community’s young adults through their professional and academic transitions.

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Scholarships for Students with Learning Differences

WebThe Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship is designed for current high school seniors with disabilities who intend to pursue a degree at a four-year university or college in the United States or Canada. Recipients will each receive $1,000 in support of their university/college studies. The Microsoft disAbility Scholarship gives $5,000 (renewable

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Building Dyslexia Awareness and Advocacy with ND Alliance

WebThe Neurodiversity Alliance is committed to amplifying the issues that impact neurodiverse students. On March 14th, 2024, The Neurodiversity Alliance, invited by State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, was in Albany at the New York State Capital for Dyslexia Awareness Day.Dyslexia Awareness Day is an event dedicated to supporting the voices …

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for the LD/ADHD Community

WebAs the situation surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus rapidly unfolds, the safety and well-being of our mentors, mentees, stakeholders and the broader community continues to be top of mind.

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Featured Work From Eye To Eye 2022 Fellows

WebFeatured Work From Eye To Eye 2022 Fellows. We would like to express our gratitude to the 2022 Eye to Eye Fellows Langston Bealum, Maddi Stapp, Thomas Koester, William Wallace, Cole Smith, and Zoe Zitner. The six of them have been doing independent research projects specific to the neurodiversity landscape.

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Denied & Rejected: Students with Dyslexia Deserve Better

WebRight now, in America, nearly twenty percent of students with learning disabilities (LD), such as dyslexia, drop out of high school-nearly three times the rate of all students (6.5 percent). Without early and effective interventions, a staggering number of them end up in the criminal justice system ( The State of LD, 2017 ).

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Why Hiding A Disability From Coworkers May Hurt Not Help You

WebIn her piece exploring positive examples of people disclosing learning differences and mental health challenges at work, Denise Brody speaks with Eye to Eye Diplomat Jose Matos about his decision … Continued

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Celebrating Black History Month 2022

WebInez Beverly Prosser was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology. She did extensive research on the effect of segregated schools versus non-segregated schools on African American students and was one of the first to take a vested interest in the mental health of Black children subjected to racism.

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Blog & Newsletter

WebBlog & Newsletter. “…can we just sit and paint our feelings all day?”. Each year, MENTOR, a national mentoring nonprofit, hosts the National Mentoring Summit. Programs around the country gather to learn from ….

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