Info session to shed light on dyslexia
A two-hour information session on three-dimensional or visual thinkers is scheduled tonight at the Holiday Inn Express. In the Gift of Dyslexia, based on the book by Ronald D.[...]
Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune,
Tue Dec 01 22:11:23 PST 2009
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Children
SHELL Malaysia has chosen to feature works of art by children with dyslexia for its 2010 corporate calendar in an effort to give voice to these children and raise an awareness and understan...
The Star,
Thu Dec 03 15:28:55 PST 2009
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The Intel Reader: As Big a Boon as Braille?
Intel's device for the blind or visually impaired combines a digital camera, OCR, and speech synthesis, with impressive results
BusinessWeek,
Thu Dec 03 21:01:34 PST 2009
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One in five Scots struggle with literacy, report reveals
ESTIMATES that up to a million Scots may be struggling to read and write properly are "very worrying," Education Secretary Mike Russell said today.
The Scotsman,
Fri Dec 04 06:01:24 PST 2009
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Review: Big B's Auro steals the show in Paa
Exquisite performances from its lead and supporting cast make Paa a must watch despite some flaws.
rediff.com,
Thu Dec 03 23:12:26 PST 2009
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In Memoriam
BIASINI - GUIDO. Forever in my heart and prayers. Marian. CALì - CARLO. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 22nd anniversary of his passing away to eterna...
Times of Malta,
Fri Dec 04 00:49:46 PST 2009
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Teaching mildly autistic kids the ABC's of key social skills
The middle school years, when nothing seems more important or more impossible than fitting in, are rough for nearly everyone. But they are particularly brutal for preteens such as Will Gilb...
Washington Post,
Wed Dec 02 21:00:00 PST 2009
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Researchers discover new strategy against invasive parasite
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have discovered a possible strategy against an invasive parasite that infects more than a quarter of the world's pop...
News-Medical-Net,
Thu Dec 03 22:31:12 PST 2009
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Parker discusses economy, other issues in meeting
State Representative Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) discussed the importance of job creation and economic development during a town hall meeting Wednesday at the Flower Mound Public Library.
Flower Mound Leader,
Thu Dec 03 22:51:13 PST 2009
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Willard Wigan creates sculptures so tiny they can fit in the eye of needles
They say it's not the story that intrigues us so much as the storyteller.
Washington Post,
Wed Dec 02 21:00:00 PST 2009
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University plans for office of student disabilities
By: Stephanie Steele Staff writer Murray State faculty and staff take measures to ensure equal opportunity to students of all types. They will enhance this mission by establishing ...
The Murray State News,
Thu Dec 03 19:40:43 PST 2009
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More jobs for the disabled in Selangor
THE Selangor state government will set aside at least one percent of the posts available in its administration for disabled people. The quota applies not only to all local councils but also...
The Star,
Thu Dec 03 15:25:34 PST 2009
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Paa: Movie Review
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The Economic Times,
Thu Dec 03 11:46:08 PST 2009
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Trained reading tutors get kids back on track
The Portland Reading Foundation offers private tutoring for low-income students at 11 Portland schools. The foundation's tutors, who are professionally trained, only work with two students ...
The Oregonian,
Thu Dec 03 03:31:37 PST 2009
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EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY APPS
T.V. Raman is a researcher for Google Inc. He lives in Mountain View, Calif. Every day, he takes the company shuttle bus home. Every day, the shuttle driver drops him off at the same inters...
The Globe and Mail,
Thu Dec 03 07:18:57 PST 2009
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Disabled students yearn for learning material
As the global community gears up to observe the World Disability Day on Thursday, millions of physically challenged people across India are yet to get access to reading and writing material...
Hindustan Times,
Thu Dec 03 00:45:59 PST 2009
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Learning to learn
There was a time when Justin Babcock could not read this sentence. Sure, he understood a sentence is constructed of letters strung together to form words. He knew words had meaning. He knew...
St. Catharines Standard,
Thu Dec 03 00:35:56 PST 2009
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Community Calendar
Old fashioned tree lighting will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Wilder Park, Elmhurst. The event will feature holiday sounds from local choral groups and a special visitor from the N...
The Doings Western Springs,
Thu Dec 03 02:07:50 PST 2009
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Area groups need your help this holiday season
We had local organizations send us their holiday needs so we could share this with our readers. We urge everyone who is able to help others to consider giving to one or more of these groups...
The Doings Elmhurst,
Thu Dec 03 02:06:34 PST 2009
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