Claudenia Williams dove into her first year as a teacher with a goal of breaking the traditional teaching styles from the start. Herself a dyslexic, she knew that in order for some students to learn, the classroom had to be filled with hands on and visual teaching.

Legendary comedian George Burns overcame the challenges of dyslexia, using humor, wit, and determination to build a remarkable career in entertainment spanning decades.

Dyslexic and undiagnosed until he was 41 years old, this legendary Scottish Formula 1 driver has 27 Grand Prix victories and 3 world championships under his belt.

Both a previous strategic consultant and disability policy expert in Washington DC as well as a senior manager of LDOnline, Dale Susan Brown is nationally recognized as a tireless advocate and spokesperson for individuals with learning disabilities. As a consultant in DC, she worked to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act and make the Job Corps available to young individuals with disabilities.

Imagine dropping out of school in 11th grade unable to read, but with the dream of becoming a writer. That’s only a small portion of Victor Villasenor’s story.

Edward Irving Wortis, or known to most by his pen name Avi, is an award-winning children’s book author.

This legendary Surrealist painter began honing his skills when he was removed from his classes for poor performance.

General George Patton, a bold and strategic military leader, overcame dyslexia through perseverance, discipline, and determination, ultimately becoming one of America’s most respected generals.

With dyslexia and ADHD making reading near-impossible, this CEO built Kinko's into a powerhouse using skills he developed to survive school.