After learning to read at 18 years old, this researcher works to increase opportunities in education and employment for people with dyslexia and black boys.

Author of children's books incorporates her own childhood struggles with dyslexia into her popular stories.

Pioneering physician - now known as the founder of pediatric cardiology - persisted through years of higher education and medical school despite difficulties with dyslexia.

From a student struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia to the mayor of New York City, this politician works to make resources accessible to all youth with learning disorders.

Struggles with self-confidence due to dyslexia haven’t crippled this NBA star's promising career.

Mega-star of countless blockbuster films attributes his success to dyslexia.

This singer went from feeling alienated because of her dyslexia to rocking the crowd fronting her Brit Award winning band Florence and the Machine.

Dyslexic founder of Shipyard Brewing Company found success as an entrepreneur by putting energy into his strengths.

David Flink has helped connect thousands of elementary students with learning disabilities with college-aged mentors who share similar difficulties through his non-profit Eye To Eye National

The challenge of overcoming dyslexia helped this basketball player develop the skills she needed to dominate on the court.