Fordham Conversations: Dyslexic and Proud

The International Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as "a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin." 

But members of a boarding school for dyslexic students in Dutchess County, New York don’t use the term “disability.”  

They prefer to call it a “way to learn differently.” 

On this week’s Fordham Conversations we discuss the issue of dyslexia with three people who have first-hand knowledge of the condition.

Fordham Alumn Kevin Pendergast is the Headmaster of the Kildonan School, a boarding school that empowers students with dyslexia.

Dave Flink is the Executive Director of Eye-to-Eye, a national grass roots mentoring program. August Hunt is in his senior year at Kildonan. Listen here.