I want you to think about a time in your life that you had to face something difficult. How did you handle that. Did you have did you overcome it. Did you try to did you accept what happened.For me, I personally struggle with dyslexia, but I not only struggle with it, but I used it as a catalyst for where I am today. [clears throat] Now, I thought this was really interesting, but according to the National Literacy Institute, the United States ranks 36 in literacy. And dyslexia affects how I read and how oth ...

Election day is only 5 days away and one local race has captured national attention because what it could mean for the Democratic party. Who will be the next mayor of our fair city, New York City. A large number of New Yorkers have turned out to vote early and Zoran Mandami continues to lead the polls in a three-way race.One person no longer running is our current mayor Eric Adams. He dropped his bid before the election about a month ago. He joins me now for a keynote conversation.Thank you for joining me. ...

Probably should fix all this because all of you just noticed something about me. Whether it was good, bad, or just plain confused, you notice something. That's human.We're wired to make snap judgments. According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, dyslexia affects 20% of the population. I'm part of that 20%.It's a disability that only recently started to be recognized and even now is often misunderstood. Growing up, I constantly heard things like, "Dyslexics struggle with just reading and writin ...

Functional Vision Problems & Impact - Functional vision problems are distinct from eyesight, impacting how the brain processes visual information [2][3] - These issues can manifest as difficulties in reading, learning, and daily life activities, often misdiagnosed as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, or autism spectrum disorders [6][7][9] - Vision directs behavior; impaired eye control hinders mind control and focus [8] Modern Visual Demands - The visual system, evolved for distance viewing, struggles with modern near-screen demands [11][12] - Reading and learning are significantly impacted, with an estimated 80% of classroom learning relying on visual processing and one in four children experiencing vision problems affecting learning [12] - Screen time contributes to digital eye strain, affecting at least 60% of Americans [15] Vision Performance Training - Vision performance training can treat functional vision problems by rewiring the brain's software [10][19] - It helps develop neurological pathways for accurate eye movements and efficient visual information processing [25] Traumatic Brain Injury - 28% of Americans have experienced at least one concussion, potentially impacting vision [20] - Head injuries can lead to vision problems, even without affecting eyesight, due to the brain's heavy reliance on visual processing (two-thirds of neurons originate from the eyes) [21]

And I found out I had dyslexia. I was terrified. I thought it meant I wasn't smart enough, that I would always struggle, that I would never catch up.But it was my mom who had sat me down and told me something that changed my perspective. She reminded me that Albert Einstein, one of the greatest minds in history, had dyslexia. The same man who developed theory of relativity, whose work shaped modern physics once struggled to read.And he was not alone. They told me the words would never stay still. That the l ...

[Applause] Hello, it's me. Music has been hailed as the universal language of mankind. Think about the last time you were at school, the grocery store, the mall.People of all ages and cultures have an earbud in their ear. Why is that. Because music is our safe space.Music is there for us when we are happy, when we are sad, depressed, joyful, busy, anxious, bored, depressed, etc. No matter what we are going through or the emotions we may be feeling, music is there always. My name is Brody and I'm 14 years ol ...

[Music] Please welcome to the stage Derek Block. [Applause] [Applause] For a number of years, I've had this sign greeting those that were interested. Reminant of an old school incentive to advertise why I became a professional educator.It reminds me each day as I enter the classroom of why I put energy into my craft. I know it's been seen by some and overlooked by many. It reads as follows.I teach because I learn differently and I feel that I can present information in an interactive way to help all student ...

सो नेक्स्ट अप वी हैव उम इस्लामा अ स्टूडेंट एट बीसी गुलबर्ग हु विल स्पीक अबाउट हर स्ट्रगल्स वि डिस्लेक्सिया हर टॉक श लाइट ऑन देंस ऑफ़ एक्सेसिबिलिटी एंड अंडरस्टैंडिंग फॉर इंडिविजुअल्स विद लर्निंग डिफरेंसेस उम सलामा यू हैव द स्टेज मैं उम सलामा हूं और ये है मेरी दास्तान दास्तान इसलिए कहूंगी क्योंकि इख्तताम कहानियों के होते हैं दास्तानों के नहीं और मेरी दास्तान मुख्तलिफ होने के साथ-साथ मुनफलिद भी है क्योंकि मेरा बचपन आप सबसे मुख्तलिफ रहा। बचपन में बच्चों की आंखों में बहुत से ख्वाब होते हैं। छोटे-छोटे अनगिनत ख्वाब ...