Have you ever suspected you might have a learning disability? Perhaps Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Is it hard for you to get or stay organized? Are you impulsive; do you sometimes act without thinking about the possible consequences? Are you creative? And smart? Did your grades in...
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Nonprofit fights myth, provides employment.Bobby Dodd Institute helps companies focus on clients' strengths. By Laura Raines For the AJC Sunday, May 17, 2009 Bob Woods wasn't familiar with the Bobby Dodd Institute when he became store manager of the Publix on Howell Mill Road in 2007. Nevertheless...
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Apparently, it takes a village of willing assistants and on-campus support, as well as some pretty amazing determination, and a spirit of adventure. Read this article about some of the students at Whitworth University, and the people and policies that are helping them to succeed. Disabled students find...
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via The Lantern By Elizabeth Ramos Posted: 4/24/09 Six Ohio State students paneled an open discussion Wednesday about their disabilities. OSU's Mount Leadership Society held its workshop "True Life: I have a disability" in the Royer living room. During the session, attendees never ran out...
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