പഠന വൈകല്യമുള്ള ചില പ്രശസ്ത സ്ത്രീകൾ

 പഠന വൈകല്യമുള്ള ചില പ്രശസ്ത സ്ത്രീകൾ

ഹൂപ്പി ഗോൾഡ്ബെർഗ്

നടി, ഹാസ്യനടൻ, ടെലിവിഷൻ അവതാരക എന്നിവർക്ക് ഡിസ്‌ലെക്സിയ ഉണ്ട്. അവൾ സ്കൂളിൽ കഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടു, അവളുടെ പഠന വൈകല്യം കാരണം "മൂക" എന്ന് വിളിക്കപ്പെട്ടു, പക്ഷേ എമ്മി, ഗ്രാമി, ഓസ്കാർ, ടോണി അവാർഡ് എന്നിവ നേടി.

ജെന്നിഫർ ആനിസ്റ്റൺ

പതിവ് നേത്ര പരിശോധനയ്ക്കിടെയാണ് താരത്തിന് ഡിസ്‌ലെക്സിയ ഉണ്ടെന്ന് കണ്ടെത്തിയത്. അവൾ സ്കൂളിൽ കഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടു, അവൾ മിടുക്കനല്ലെന്ന് കരുതി.

കെയ്‌റ നൈറ്റ്‌ലി

ആറാം വയസ്സിൽ താരത്തിന് ഡിസ്‌ലെക്സിയ ഉണ്ടെന്ന് കണ്ടെത്തി. വായിക്കാൻ പഠിച്ചാൽ അഭിനയം എന്ന സ്വപ്നം സാക്ഷാത്കരിക്കാൻ സഹായിക്കുമെന്ന് അവർ മാതാപിതാക്കളെ ബോധ്യപ്പെടുത്തി

https://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/features/high_achieving_dyslexics.shtml

https://www.ldrfa.org/women-who-fought-for-learning-disabled-dyslexic-rights/

Some famous women with learning disabilities

Whoopi Goldberg

The actress, comedian, and television host has dyslexia. She struggled in school and was called "dumb" due to her learning disability, but went on to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award.

Jennifer Aniston

The actor was diagnosed with dyslexia during a routine eye exam. She struggled in school and thought she wasn't smart.

Keira Knightley

The actor was diagnosed with dyslexia at age six. She convinced her parents that if she learned to read, they would help her pursue her dream of acting

Women Who Made an Impact On Learning Disability Rights

We honor those women  who paved the way for individuals with learning disabilities, dyslexia,  ADHD and autism to be able to have access to education, employment, and equal opportunities.

Their dedication and passion have left a lasting impact on the LD community, and we are grateful for their work.

Women who made an impact  on the awareness, diagnosis and treatment of Learning Differences.

Dr. Martha Bridge Denckla

Dr. Denckla’s  research  studies- She  examined reading disabilities present in children grades 3-8, including classification, identification, treatment, prevalence, neurocognitive characteristics, as well as the influence of comorbidities (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; ADHD) on reading. (More info)

Ann Bancroft

An American advocate for people with learning disabilities, dyslexia Bancroft founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation, which supports girls in achieving their dreams. In 1986, she became the first woman to cross the ice to the North Pole. (More info)

Marilyn Bartlett

Dyslexic woman won her eight-year fight to take the state bar exam with a computer and other aids to help overcome her disability. Manhattan federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor ruled that Marilyn Bartlett’s dyslexia qualified her as a disabled person under federal law – and therefore entitled to “accommodations” in taking the bar exam.

Judge Sonya Satomayor

Judged in favor of the plaintiff, Marilyn Bartlett. To quote Judge Sotomayor: “Plaintiff’s experts have convinced me that the extra time provided to learning disabled applicants merely levels the playing field and allows these individuals to be tested on their knowledge; it does not provide them with an unfair advantage.”

Dr. Rosa A. Hagin:

Rosa A. Hagin was an educational psychologist who worked as a research professor of psychology at New York University School of Medicine. Her area of expertise was in the neuropsychological core of reading. (More Info)

Testified in the Bartlett case with Sonia Sotomayor.  Dr. Hagin did research and taught educators about effective tools for early childhood intervention, how to identify young students with learning disabilities (LD), and how to treat them early in their academic careers. The manual Dr. Hagin wrote for  LD is still a major guide used by every special education teacher until today!

Judith Heumann:

Judith Heumann is a prominent disability rights activist who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities. Despite facing discrimination and barriers herself as a result of having polio, Heumann became a trailblazer in the disability rights movement.

In the 1970s, Heumann played a pivotal role in the organization and leadership of various disability rights protests and demonstrations.

Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon

Disabilities right advocate and assembly women district 52 in Brooklyn, New York where she passed a comprehensive package of dyslexia bills aim to empower New Yorkers with dyslexia to succeed in schools and beyond.

She was the attorney who successfully represented Marilyn Bartlett. Simon tried the landmark case of Bartlett v. New York State Board of Law Examiners, addressing education and standardized testing issues.

She has sponsored dyslexia legislation aimed at ensuring that more children with learning disabilities can learn to read and has initiated an annual Dyslexia Awareness Day at the Capitol in Albany to draw attention to dyslexia legislation

Barbara Bush

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Barbara Bush demonstrated a strong commitment to raising awareness and addressing learning disabilities during her time as First Lady. She played a pivotal role in promoting efforts to support individuals with learning disabilities and their families. In 1989, she founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, which aimed to improve literacy skills and eliminate educational barriers for children and adults.

Simone Biles

Olympic gymnast who spoke out about her ADHD after a hacker released her medical records for all the world to see. She tweeted about it, saying, “Having ADHD, and taking medicine for it is nothing to be ashamed of nothing that I’m afraid to let people know.”

The Remarkable Efforts of Women on Learning Disability Rights

Women have been at the forefront of advocating for learning disability rights, making significant and lasting contributions across various domains. Their unwavering dedication and influential efforts have reshaped the discussion about learning disabilities and paved the way for meaningful change.

1. Advocacy and Activism: Women have been at the forefront of advocacy and activism for learning disability rights, working to raise awareness and push for legislative changes to support individuals with learning disabilities.

2. Research and Education: Many women have contributed to research and educational initiatives focused on learning disabilities, working to better understand these conditions and develop effective interventions.

3. Policy and Legislation: Women have been instrumental in shaping policies and legislation related to learning disabilities, working within government and non-governmental organizations to promote laws that protect the rights of individuals with learning disabilities.

4. Support and Empowerment: Women have been involved in creating support networks and empowerment programs for individuals with learning disabilities, providing resources and guidance to help them lead fulfilling lives.

5. Leadership and Representation: Women have assumed leadership roles in organizations dedicated to learning disability rights, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to the forefront and advocating for inclusivity and equality.

6. Parental Advocacy: Many women have been powerful advocates for their children with learning disabilities, fighting for their rights within the education system and society at large.