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Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the "Scrapper" a chance. As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace. "Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose," she says. "Hire the Scrapper." 

 

Piper Otterbein is a senior at Cape Elizabeth High School. Piper was born in New York, but she has lived in Cape Elizabeth for the past eleven years. When Piper was in first grade, she was diagnosed with a learning disability. While Piper struggled throughout elementary school, it was not until 7th grade that this disability was identified as dyslexia. Piper and her family spent a great deal of time and resources trying to fix her dyslexia.

 

Choose strength not shame: Ben Foss at TEDxSonomaCounty

 

Famous people with Dyslexia

 

Founder Quinn Brandlee talks Dyslexia with Whoopi Glodberg

 

Kiera Knightley OBE - Made By Dyslexia Interview

 

Richard Branson talks about his Dyslexia.

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In the webinar, you will hear my story and the challenges I have had and have with dyslexia. I will also give concrete tips on how to help your child. (THIS IS IN FINNISH

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I tell my own story. How dyslexia has affected me as child, as teenager and as adult. How dyslexia has changed me in good and bad. I also give tips on how to help in learning.

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