Tommy Hilfiger, Fashion Icon With Dyslexia, Gives Advice to His Younger Self in a New Campaign

“I was embarrassed to talk to my teachers and my family about it…” Tommy Hilfiger   Before he found success in the fashion world, Tommy Hilfiger struggled to find the courage to ask for the help he needed for his dyslexia. Speaking up about learning and attention issues encourages kids and parents to seek out the resources they need to flourish in school, at home, and beyond. Click here  to hear Tommy's story.

disabilityworks Video Series

From the Illinois Department of Commerce Office of Employment and Training

disabilityworks Video Series Now Available

​The disabilityworks video series is now available at www.disabilityworks.org!
This informational series of short videos covers a broad range of topics for jobseekers with disabilities and employers, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation, how to seek services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Vocational Rehabilitation, and much more! Check them out today!
You can also check out each of the playlists on YouTube:

• Workers and Job Seekers with Disabilities
• Info for Employers (Disability Related)
• State Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Technology Resources for Special Learning Needs in the Adult Education Classroom

Technology Resources for Special Learning Needs in the Adult Education Classroom

June 2 - 11:00 am -12:00 pm webinar

Discover a variety of technology resources and ways to incorporate them into your adult education classrooms. There will be an emphasis on special learning needs application although the technology resources and classroom applications will be appropriate for ESL, ABE, and ASE students. The presenters will provide a tutorial on each of the resources. Handouts with clear instructions and with resources will be available for download.

Sponsored in partnership by: Southern Illinois Professional Development Center and Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support

Presented by:   

Heather Martin, Waubonsee Community College & College of DuPage

Tara Schwab, Waubonsse Community College & College of DuPage

To register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5083485741255801347

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More Advice from David W. Carson

 From Survival Guide for College-Bound L.D. Students, page 70:

Life's Lesson - Open Up

• Don't fight the battle alone
• Don't suffer in quiet isolation
• Don't shut others out
• Don't turn inward
• Don't hide
• Don't live in denial
• Don't feel small
• Don't be afraid
• Free yourself and say, "I have an L.D."
• Let others know of your L.D. so they can help you

Check out his book with tons of practical suggestions for student success and learn more about his story at his website: http://www.dcarsonldcoach.com/

Survival Guide for College-Bound L.D. Students

A few years ago I had the pleasure of hearing David W. Carson speak at the LDA Conference. I purchased his book, Survival Guide for College-Bound L.D. Students. Here is a quote from page 42:

"When you change what you believe, you change what you do. So I stopped feeling sorry for myself, stopped drinking, and started visualizing a better life for myself."

WOW!

Here is some quick facts about David W. Carson:

• failed college 3 times
• tested for a learning disability - age 25
• graduated college - 3.91 GPA
• author - Survival Guide for College-Bound L.D. Students
• used by over 45 colleges nationwide

Check out his book with tons of practical suggestions for student success and learn more about his story at his website: http://www.dcarsonldcoach.com/