I Am Able Spotlight: The Jonathan Foundation
The Jonathan Foundation address the needs of children with educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges through referral to professionals and organizations that provide advocacy, education, assessments and resources. To create a collaboration between families and school districts.
I Am Able Spotlight: Dan Watt
Dan Watt produced “Everybody Dance” the documentary. It will enlighten and shine a light on the importance of inclusion and accessibility, and how studying the arts leaves everyone with skills that help us in day to day life like discipline and focus.
I Am Able Spotlight: Brilly Semenov
Disability Self-Advocate/Special Education Consultant/ Public Speaker on Disability Services
We All Learn Differently
In the intricate tapestry of education, one truth stands resolute - we all learn differently. Recognizing the importance of celebrating this diversity, the "We All Learn Differently" (WALD) campaign emerges as a beacon of inclusivity for the middle school landscape. Spearheaded by the I Am Able Foundation and supported by Educating All Learners, a non-profit partner, WALD is on a mission to create a positive and accepting community where every student is valued and celebrated for their unique learning style. We aim to amplify the voices of neuro-divergent learners and reshape educational environments for inclusivity.
Join the Movement to Empower on Giving Tuesday
The I Am Able Foundation is a beacon of hope, transforming the lives of individuals with invisible differences through storytelling, empowerment groups, and the We All Learn Differently initiative. Our unwavering commitment to empowering individuals with invisible differences aligns perfectly with the essence of Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to celebrating the generosity that fuels positive change.
Strategies to Help Individuals with Learning Differences Improve Their Executive Functioning Skills
In today's diverse society, it is crucial to ensure that individuals with learning differences, whether children or adults, have the tools and support they need to improve their executive functioning skills. Executive functioning skills are essential for managing daily tasks, organizing thoughts, and achieving success in both personal and professional life. In this article, we will explore various strategies to help individuals with learning differences enhance their executive functioning skills.
Understanding Executive Functioning for Individuals with Learning Differences
At the I Am Able Foundation, our mission is to foster a supportive environment that empowers individuals with learning differences to thrive, develop their executive functioning skills, and reach their full potential.
IAAF Founder Aaron Wolf Participates in the Dear Dyslexia Postcard Project
Aaron is a participating ambassdar to the Dear Dyslexia Postcard Project along with the I Am Able Foundation as being a supporter. This is the second time that Aaron and Gil Gershoni from Gershoni Creative have partnered to spread awareness for the dyslexia community. Dear Dyslexia: The Postcard Project is an opportunity to showcase the diversity of the dyslexic experience. The project invites dyslexics of all ages — from students to professionals — to depict their relationship with dyslexia on postcards using words and images. The goal is to activate a global community around the unique strengths and perspectives that dyslexia offers.
Empowering Minds: Understanding and Coping with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and Dyspraxia
Welcome to a journey of understanding and support for individuals with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia. These learning differences might sound big and challenging, but together, we can explore what they mean and discover practical ways to help both children and adults in their daily lives.
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month: Celebrating Neurodiversity
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the many contributions of people with learning disabilities. Dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia are five of the most common learning disabilities. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges that people with LDs face and to advocate for support and resources.
Dear Dyslexia: The Postcard Project
Dear Dyslexia: The Postcard Project is an opportunity to showcase the diversity of the dyslexic experience. The project invites dyslexics of all ages — from students to professionals — to depict their relationship with dyslexia on postcards using words and images. The goal is to activate a global community around the unique strengths and perspectives that dyslexia offers — what we call “hyper-abilities.”
The Art of Listening: How to Tune in to Your Child/Student’s Needs
As a parent and devoted teacher, I have seen the importance of truly listening to children who learn differently first hand. It's an incredibly valuable experience to witness how these children perceive the world and the endless possibilities ahead of them.
Why is Self-Advocacy Important for Neurodivergent Learners?
Self-advocacy is the ability to speak up for oneself and advocate for one's own needs and rights. It is an essential skill for neurodivergent learners, as it enables them to navigate academic and professional environments that may not always be fully inclusive or accommodating of their unique strengths and needs.
How to Help Your Child With Learning Differences Succeed in Middle School
How to help your child with learning differences succeed in middle school. Tips and suggestions are given from a recently retired special educator.
Meeting Jason Burns from Fidgetland, as seen on “Shark Tank”
Jason Burns from Fidgetland, as seen on “Shark Tank” and the I Am Able Foundation connection.
A Double Shot of No Accommodations
Why are people with dyslexia rarely factored into the equation when it comes to accommodating the needs of employees who process differently?
Closed-Minded to Closed Captioning
People with neurodivergent challenges might need closed-captioning to communicate effectively as well. Should they be singled out like John Fetterman for being different? Is that all right? Of course, it isn’t! Not for the neurodivergent community and not for John Fetterman or anyone else who might need a little assistance
I Am Able | You Are Able | We Are Able
As an adult who grew up with dyslexia and ADHD, my ability to effectively adapt, innovate, and create (thanks to my sharpened alternate neurodivergent senses) has served me well in my career as a director, actor, activist, and philanthropist. However, growing up, I had to persevere in silence. Now, I and countless others will be silent no longer, thanks to the establishment of the I AM ABLE Foundation.