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Time for me to be me. >> yeah. >> be sure to tune in. the all interview new season finale of "united shades of america" with w. kamau bel airs sunday in 10:00 p.m. one in five children in the u.s. has a learning difference. children who face these challenges are more likely to be suspended, drop out, or end up in the juvenile justice system. this cnn hero understands all of this because he's lived it. david flink was diagnosed with adhd and dyslexia at age 11 and struggled throughout school. now as an adult, he's working to make sure that children like him don't fall through the cracks of th...

And our new one's even safer. (vo) the subaru outback, an iihs top safety pick+. the highest level of safety you can earn. this week's cnn hero david flying was diagnosed with dyslexia and adhd at age 11. >> and now as an adult his nonprofit is helping those with similar learning differences. >> eye-to-eye provides a safe space that's constructed around what's right with kids so they can talk about their experiences. >> do you get scared during tests or nervous? >> i have anxiety and like i shake a lot. >> yeah, that happens to me sometimes. >> people's hearts sing when

Special Education Law and Advocacy Webinar on May 27 Written by Rachel Berliner Speakers: Jane Faherty, Director of Jumpstart at the Stamford JCC and Special Education Advocate Allene Grafman, Educational Consultant and Special Education Advocate A Parent Forum to Discuss: • Your child’s basic educational rights • Interim Guidance from the CT State Dept of Education on remote learning for next year • Parent observations, input and concerns in assessing their child’s progress • Addressing pragmatic skills, anxiety and social pragmatics • Looking ahead to the new school...

Parents. >> so our team was talking about this this morning. my first reaction was here goes another politician putting politics ahead of public health. the more i thought about it with the transition of kids in schools and if the adults are vaccinated and we know masks are an obstacle to learning. especially for young kids. it inhibits mental and an social development and that is true for kids with learning differences. they need to see your face. what do you think of the lifting of mask mandates? >> there is no doubt about it. the biggest thing we can do to protect kids is get all adults vac...

May 10, 2021 Brendan Sailing is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from The Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation.   This grant will support camper scholarships for youth for this summer and beyond who would otherwise not have these opportunities. The cost to provide specially tailored, educational and growth opportunities to LD students continues to rise. For many families, these financial demands can be overwhelming, even before the cost of a summer activity for their child is considered. Brendan Sailing is committed to making a difference and will never turn a child away b...