Dyslexia

• Manitoba human rights report recommends changes to literacy screening, instruction

  'Supporting the Right to Read in Manitoba' looks at literacy through a human rights lens, assessing literacy screening, education and supports.

  Education

  Oct 30
  
• Life with dyslexia explored in Calgary performance: ’Nothing holds me back’

  Alexa McGinn is sharing a personal journey on stage in her one-woman show "Celexia," which explores her experience with dyslexia.

  Education

  Mar 20, 2024
  
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• ‘I felt shamed’: Kids, parents call for more dyslexia supports in B.C.

  Families say they're spending thousands of dollars to help their kids catch up — while some children say they've faced humiliation due to their learning disability.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2023
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• Advocates see watershed moment after report shows a need for learning supports in Sask. schools

  A report showcased a need for more literacy supports for kids in Saskatchewan, and advocates say this is a good moment to make improvements.

  Education

  Sep 22, 2023
• Saskatchewan human rights report highlights need for reading disability supports

  A report from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission pointed to several issues in the education system for children facing reading disabilities.

  Education

  Sep 21, 2023
• Saskatoon school for learning disabilities officially open for first school year

  Sheila Erickson is working towards closing the education gap in the city by opening Roadways Literacy Academy for their first official government-recognized school year.

  Education

  Oct 23, 2021
• Ex-NHLer Brent Sopel shares dark moments confronting dyslexia

  Growing up in Saskatchewan, Brent Sopel didn't know what was wrong with him.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2020
• Princess Beatrice opens up about dyslexia and struggles with self-doubt

  In the interview, she looks back on her school days when she used to not feel smart enough.

  Lifestyle

  May 28, 2020
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• ‘Dumb,’ ‘stupid’ and ‘lazy’ replay in mind of ex-NHLer with dyslexia

  Saskatoon-raised ex-NHLer Brent Sopel is advocating to raise awareness about dyslexia, a learning difference he wasn’t diagnosed with until adulthood.

  Education

  Mar 14, 2020
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• Is e-learning the right move for Ontario’s students with learning disabilities?

  “E-learning for kids with no issues is one thing, but forcing e-learning on kids with learning disabilities is another thing,”

  Education

  Feb 13, 2020