Right to Read
The Right to Read podcast supports today’s dyslexic thinkers by bringing listeners relevant information on community resources, best practices for dyslexic learners, legislation that supports the Right to Read, and personal and professional success stories. Through our actionable insights, you will learn something that will empower a dyslexic thinker today.
This podcast is made possible by a community collaboration with Verso Studios located at the Westport Library, in Westport, Connecticut.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Advocate Megan Hunemuller was Fueled by Her Daughter’s Dyslexia Diagnosis
Megan Hunemuller is a mom of four who dove into dyslexia research after recognizing multiple signs of the dyslexia in her then six-year-old daughter. She learned all she could about special education…
Fifth Grader Evan Bernheim Shares His Dyslexia Journey
Evan Bernheim is the inspiration behind Right to Read Advocacy! The organization’s founder Jennifer Bernheim (mom to Evan) launched Right to Read Advocacy to educate and empower other families as the…
How to Support a Child Who is Experiencing Anxiety
Dr. Gillian Donovan is a clinical psychologist licensed in Connecticut and New York. She specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders in adolescents and adults. Dr. Donovan works within a multi…
Special Education Legal Fund Provides Access to Attorney and Advocacy Support
Christine Lai is the cofounder and Executive Director of the Special Education Legal Fund, Inc (S.E.L.F.). S.E.L.F. was founded in 2018 by parents for parents in need with children in the special edu…
What is the Orton-Gillingham Approach and Why is it Effective for Dyslexic Learners?
Allison Meyerson is acutely aware that parents need professional support when navigating the inner workings of school districts, which inspired her to become an educational advocate. She is a retired…
How CT’s Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success Supports the Implementation of the State’s Right to Read Legislation ft. Dr. Melissa Hickey
Since November 2022, Dr. Melissa K. Wlodarczyk Hickey has been the Director of The Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success at the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE). She joined…
Every Dyslexia Journey is Different with Dyslexia Journey Podcast Host Nick Solter
Nicholas Solter is the father of a dyslexic teen, a dyslexia advocate, and a software engineer. In 2022, he and his wife Sonja, launched the podcast Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid. Since then, th…
Defining Dyslexia
Catherine Scholl brings a unique and personal perspective to educational advocacy, which isrooted in her extensive experience with special education. In addition to being a non-attorney special educa…
Parents: These are Your Rights
Attorney Laura Heneghan is a special education attorney dedicated to a collaborating with families, school administrators, and staff to bring about positive outcomes. As a parent of a child with disa…
Special Education Advocates Share What They Wish They Had Known as Parents
This episode brings together the insights of three non-attorney special education advocates: Robin Beauchemin, Megan Hunemuller, and Catherine Scholl, all of whom are members of Right to Read Advocac…
How to Support Dyslexic Students with Executive Functioning
Sklar Certified Executive Function Coach Annika Ahlström discusses executive functioning skills and offers three actionable tips to support executive functioning skills for students with learning dis…
How Mentorship Ignites Confidence in Students with Learning Disabilities
Jake Sussman, Westport Native and Founder of Superpower Mentors, developed one of the world's most effective online mentoring programs designed to empower youth and young adults with learning differe…