Learning Journeys

MEET ISABEL

Isa Arathoon just completed an internship at CAST this year (2010-2011). As part of the AIM Center team, she created video shorts of her experiences as an ELL student with learning disabilities. She has overcome incredible challenges, is a graduate of Landmark College, and recently graduated from Lesley University with a 3.8 GPA! Take a video tour of the Learning Journeys section with Isa

Part I: Against All Odds

Part II: High Tech Tools

Part III: Low Tech Strategies

Read a letter from Isabel's mother to parents

The stories below are from students with print disabilities and learning challenges – told in their own voices – from their unique perspective and are reflective of where they are in their learning journey. Students, educators and parents will find student reviews of favorite assistive technology tools, tips for using academic support services, and strategies for building successful study skills. Over time, we hope to add additional voices and build a deep, rich resource for students, families and educators about the need for and use of accessible instructional materials in the support of learning.

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Recent Learning Journeys

Learning Journeys for:	Elementary	High School	Post-Secondary
Essay Michelle Blowers Michelle, a senior at Landmark College, has persevered through many educational challenges. In her essay, she describes how she is using two AT tools (Kurzweil and Inspiration) to help her reach her academic goals. Themes: assistive technology, study skills, Kurzweil, Inspiration School: Landmark College
Essay Sarah Holmes Sarah didn't let a bad first experience at one college deter her from reaching her learning goals at Landmark. In the process, she learned the value of perseverance and developed important self-advocacy skills. Themes: self-advocacy, study skills, use of coaches/advisors School: Landmark College
Essay, Original Song Justin MacNeil Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, Justin shares the learning strategies that he has developed over the years, as well as his plans after graduating from Landmark College. Themes: assistive technology, use of coaches/advisors, study skills School: Landmark College
Video Alessia Mondlane Alessia is a senior at Northeastern University and will graduate in May 2012. In her video, she shares her story of learning with dyslexia. Themes: self-advocacy, use of coaches/advisors School: Northeastern University
Video Meredith Pomeroy Meredith is a senior Writing and Publishing major at Emerson College. In her video, she shares her strategies for taking better organized notes. Themes: graphic organizers, note-taking, low-tech strategies School: Emerson College
Essay Whitney Randol Whitney is in her final semester at Landmark College. In her essay, she shares her experiences of learning with ADHD. Themes: assistive technology, self-advocacy, use of coaches/advisors, study skills School: Landmark College
Video Ali Williams In Ali's video, she describes some of the learning strategies she uses to keep herself organized. She also mentions two helpful AT tools (Kurzweil and Inspiration) that help her to be a successful student. Themes: assistive technology, study skills, Kurzweil, Inspiration School: Landmark College