I Am Able Spotlight: The Jonathan Foundation
Bari Levin Bari Levin

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.

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I Am Able Spotlight:  Dan Watt
Bari Levin Bari Levin

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.

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We All Learn Differently
Bari Levin Bari Levin

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.

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Join the Movement to Empower on Giving Tuesday
Bari Levin Bari Levin

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.

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Strategies to Help Individuals with Learning Differences Improve Their Executive Functioning Skills
Bari Levin Bari Levin

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.

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IAAF Founder Aaron Wolf Participates in the Dear Dyslexia Postcard Project
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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.

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Learning Disabilities Awareness Month: Celebrating Neurodiversity
Bari Levin Bari Levin

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.

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Dear Dyslexia: The Postcard Project
Bari Levin Bari Levin

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.”

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Why is Self-Advocacy Important for Neurodivergent Learners?

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.

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Closed-Minded to Closed Captioning

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

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I Am Able | You Are Able | We Are Able

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.

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