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Pollard: Setting hurt aside, let's focus on fixing special ed in Texas - Houston Chronicle

Amid the collective shock, embarrassment and sting of betrayal, parents like me are quietly sighing with relief as we learn how Texas has broadly limited access to special education...

Lyn Pollard - Motherlode Blog - The New York Times

The fear I just can’t shake is that my dyslexic daughter won’t be able to learn the language that is paramount to how I have always been able to express my deepest emotions. Will she ever be able to speak the language of literacy?

Now I Understand What my Child with Dyslexia is Going Through - Understood.org

Parent Lyn Pollard took a look through her child's eyes to experience what it feels like to struggle with reading and dyslexia.

Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes

Copyediting - Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes - A Devotional Plan on Your Identity in Christ Discover what God says is true about you - who you are, how He sees you, and why that changes everything. About the Devotional Plan How would your life change if you saw yourself the way God sees you?

Letters from June - June Hunt

A celebration of 40 years of Hope for the Heart, featuring 40 letters written by June Hunt as introductions to our Keys for Living topical resource library.

The Care and Counsel Handbook

Covering over 100 real-life topics-including anxiety, abuse, addiction, grief, marriage, parenting, and forgiveness--this easy-to-use guide provides practical, biblical guidance for life's most pressing issues. The pages of this book will strengthen your faith and point you to the ultimate source of hope-God's Word.

Crisis & Trauma - Keys for Living

When life shatters, healing can feel impossible ... but hope is closer than you think. This Keys for Living book equips you with biblical insights, practical tools, and real stories to help you navigate crises and recover from trauma. You'll learn how to recognize the effects of trauma, confront painful emotions, and take steps toward safety, stability, and wholeness.

Keys for Living Library - Rebrand

Copyediting and proofreading on rebrand of 56 titles from our longstanding Keys for Living Library.

The God of Hope Devotional

God is the 'God of hope' (Romans 15:13). That's what the Christmas story is all about. We remember the hope fulfilled at the birth of Christ while also looking forward in hope to His return.

Salvation - Keys for Living

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Counseling - Keys for Living

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Decision Making - Keys for Living

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Up Armor Coaching: Empowering Trauma Resolution - International Christian Coaching Institute

Recovering from trauma, fear, and shame is difficult. But life coaches who are properly trained can be a key factor in helping clients heal from the past and gain hope for the future. In this course, Lt. Col. David Tharp trains alongside a team of broken, yet brave frontline survivors who understand trauma and how [...]

Communication Coaching: Foundations for Influence - International Christian Coaching Institute

Editing, Video and Course Manual Production, Marketing Copy - "In a noisy world, your message needs more than passion. It needs precision, presence, and positioning. This communication training course equips you with the skills to lead and connect in any format-one to one, on stage, online, or on air-so your voice cuts through the chaos and connects with clarity."

Zero Victim: Developing Your Potential - International Christian Coaching Institute

In this third course, James Ward focuses on developing your potential in life. As you leave victim thinking behind, you can then develop the mind of Christ, believing God can do the impossible. You will be able to move forward into the future God has planned and prepared for you, while coaching others to do [...]

The Unbelieving Mate

Copyediting - I just want my spouse to know the Lord. It can be overwhelming trying to navigate the various conversations and decisions in marriage when you and your spouse don't share the same beliefs, while also carrying the deep concern for their soul.

1 Corinthians - Women's Bible Study

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2 Samuel - Women's Bible Study

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National Geographic - GeoDash Wild Animal Adventure App

Proposal Writing, Copywriting, UI/UX Writing

American Airlines App

Proposal Writing, Copywriting, UI/UX Writing

LEGO Creationary App

Proposal Writing, Copywriting, UI/UX Writing

Scholastic iRead

Proposal writing, Technical Product Development

CarMax App

Proposal Writing, UI/UX Writing

Chicktionary

UI/UX Writing

Hill Day 2015: A Rallying Cry - NCLD

Written by Lyn Pollard, Parent Advocacy Manager | July 30, 2015 I'm in Washington, DC, minutes from the Capital. In a large hotel ballroom, surrounded by parents from across the country focused on advocacy for children with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, Dyslexia Hill Day 2015 is underway.

Out-of-the-Box Advocacy

As the parent of a child with a learning disability (LD) or other learning difficulty, you’ve probably done your homework. You’ve read up on your child’s special needs, learned about what services he or she needs, and maybe even have a 504 plan or an IEP in place. You’re off to a great start...

Parenting Tips - You, Your Child & ADHD

The more my kids and I understand our common challenges, the more we work together to find solutions to the frustrations we share.

Decoding Dyslexia - A Grassroots Parent Movement on a Mission

Written by Lyn Pollard, NCLD Parent Advocacy Manager | 2 years ago Have you heard the buzz about the Decoding Dyslexia (DD) grassroots parent movement? No doubt about it, it's spreading like wildfire.

Two Moms Working Together For Students with Learning Differences

Helping Kids With Learning Disabilities Fit In

"By far the biggest challenge that I observe my kids facing at school isn't academic. It's just being accepted for who they are and how they learn, communicate and play by their peers..."

ESEA & Students with Learning Disabilities: What You Need to Know

After months of debate in Congress about what the future of education should look like, the House and the Senate have begun negotiations in hopes of reaching a final deal that would reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

Kids With Differences Face Outsized Challenges

Last night I had the honor of attending a Speak Up for Kids talk, one of many that are taking place across the country in honor of Children's Mental Health Awareness week.

Learning to Love Audio Books - A Family's Story

Why are audiobooks a great choice for extending our daughter’s on-grade reading time? Imagine for a moment loving books but not being able to read them by yourself without intensive help...Yet, this heartbreaking event occurs far too often every day to children across our country diagnosed with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. The good news? There is lots of help and resources out there for these kids. With a combination of dedicated parents and educators, kids can get connected with...

Don't Let Special Needs Students Fall Behind

When she was six years old, Merrill Pollard was diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and ADHD. For years, Merrill was shuttled back and forth to learning specialists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. While her mother, Lyn Pollard, worked hard to open every door for her child, she worried that Merrill would never have the same opportunities as her normally-developing peers even though Merrill “has the same hopes and dreams as other kids.” “I don’t want my daughter to...

It’s Fine For Districts to ‘Say Dyslexia,’ According to New Ed. Dept. Guidance

Example of multiple earned media articles published in response to the strategic #SayDyslexia digital and public awareness campaign orchestrated by Decoding Dyslexia, a parent-led grassroots advocacy group. "But the department’s action was prompted by concerted efforts from parent groups such as Decoding Dyslexia and other advocacy organizations, which have recently rallied around the Twitter hashtag, #saydyslexia. Those groups say that the specific needs of students with dyslexia are too...

Denied: How Texas Keeps Tens of Thousands of Children Out of Special Education

Served as a journalistic news source for the Pulitzer-prize nominated series by Brian Rosenthal published in the Houston Chronicle, which led to the widespread U.S. Department of Education investigation of Special Education across the state of Texas.

Too few Texas private schools offer special education for disabled student

The few private schools that offer special education for disabled students have strict conditions and are clustered in metropolitan areas.

Experts can't explain drop in state's special education numbers

The Lone Star State diagnosed just 8.8 percent of its public school students as having...

Texas identifying only small number of dyslexic students

Texas public schools are identifying just 2.5 percent of students as having dyslexia, a fraction of the number of students who experts say need help overcoming the common reading disability.

Dyslexia in Texas schools termed a 'disgrace'

An effort to raise awareness about black and Hispanic students struggling with dyslexia - described by experts as a civil rights issue - is expected to make its way to Houston in November.

Parent-Driven Group Wields Influence on Dyslexia Concerns

Example of multiple earned media articles published in response to the strategic #SayDyslexia digital and public awareness campaign orchestrated by Decoding Dyslexia, a parent-led grassroots advocacy group. "Decoding Dyslexia, a grassroots coalition founded by parents of children with the learning disability, has a presence in all 50 states and sympathetic ears among state and federal policymakers..."

Getting Texas Public Schools to Identify Dyslexia Proves Tough for Some

When a student is diagnosed with dyslexia in Texas, state law requires school districts to provide accommodations and services to help that student. But getting those services depends entirely on a whether a school district recognizes the student’s learning disability – which affects their ability to read, write or spell. And some parents say sometimes it’s hard to get services they need.

11 Great Quotes about Dyslexia

“My 9-year-old daughter’s dyslexia makes her feel both confident and self-conscious. She likes having a ‘different’ brain that loves color and creativity.” Lyn Pollard, Co-Founder of Decoding Dyslexia Texas

Dyslexia Advocate!: How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System

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A Day in the Life of Lyn Pollard

"1:00 pm Email my school district’s new executive director of communications regarding the meeting we have set to discuss the district’s efforts to improve communication with parents regarding dyslexia services, special education programming and other concerns."

1 Corinthians 13: Above All Else, Love - Lyn Pollard

In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul reminds us that love should drive everything we do. Even as we receive and use good gifts from God, if we use them without love, we are missing the point! So, do everything in sacrificial, radical love, just like Christ.

Special Needs Ministry Hands-On Training

This is a series of training sessions and materials designed to equip Watermark members who serve as part of our Kaleidoscope Special Needs Ministry. The trainings cover Children's Ministry policies & procedures, how to support children & students with special needs, behavior, communication, tools and more.

The Nest: Consider Others that have Special and Additional Needs

How to love and support families of children with special and additional needs. (Kaleidoscope ministry with Lyn Pollard)

Everyday Decisions: Sports and Kids With Learning Disabilities

Everyday Decisions: Travel Tips for Learning Differences

Summer is a great time for family travel, but your child's learning disabilities or other special needs can complicate the experience. Parent Contributor Lyn Pollard shares tips and tricks for making sure your journey goes smoothly.

Everyday Decisions: Music Instruction for Kids with Special Needs

Dyslexia Talk with the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

On Tuesday, October 28th, 2014, we sat down with Lyn Pollard from the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) to find out more about the new Understood.org initiative.

Success Story: How Dyslexia Tutors can Empower Kids and Change Families

Advocating for Children with Learning Disabilities

Sharon Plante with Lyn Pollard: "Our guest has children with learning disabilities, which led to her interest in advocacy. She is now a professional advocate who shares with parents how to organize and find support."