More than 500,000 adults in Canada live with a learning disability (LD). Many recognize they struggle to read, write or learn but are unaware of the root cause while others who know they have an LD choose to keep it private rather than ask for help or utilize assistive technology to improve their ability to perform. As a daughter, sister, and mother I have seen firsthand the impact that dyslexia can have on those I love. As an educator, I have witnessed staff struggle to succeed. For my A1 project, I attempted to showcase three different assistive technologies that can support dyslexic learners.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAEsXF4T-aw/JyC8DD5gdH2oYveeDx0G1w/view?website#2
I would love to hear from you and your experiences in teaching students of any age with LDs like dyslexia. What has worked for you? Do you change your presentations to account for their needs? Can you identify two (2) areas within my website that do not meet the needs of a dyslexic learner?
Hi Nicole,
Excellent work, I truly enjoyed this learning experience. Much appreciated.
In my humble opinion, the key highlight was the opening paragraph where you showed how dyslexic learners would see those first couple paragraphs. To answer your question with regard to areas within your website that do not meet the needs of a dyslexic learner, I would have to say that if it could provide the reader with ability to customize text color, size, or font, line spacing, etc… it would have been great. Regardless, its great work. Thank you.
I’m glad you liked it! When I came across the gif, I thought it was a great example. In speaking with my son he tends to see colours with the letters. I found it very interesting how playing with text made the content easier or harder for him to read. You are correct with the customization aspect of the website. There are several others that I hope people will catch!