“As an adult, I’ve learned that having dyslexia is not something that should stop me from doing what I want to do.” - Vickie Dyslexia makes it harder to connect sounds to letters and words, which affects reading and spelling.

It has nothing to do with how smart someone is. A few ways to show up for friends, classmates, and coworkers with dyslexia: Don’t put people on the spot. Being asked to read or spell out loud without warning can be stressful. Give people time, and if they ask for help, help. Keep corrections low-key. If someone mixes up a word or a name, a quick, friendly fix works better than turning it into a moment. Don’t confuse reading speed with intelligence. Reading slower or misspelling a word says nothing about what someone knows or what they can do. Have dyslexia? Tell us what actually helps you. Everyone else, what would you add? #NDEAM2026 #CelebrateValueAndTalent #Dyslexia