carrington cares #decodedyslexia

Redefining and reshaping the perceptions of individuals with dyslexia—decode dyslexia.

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carrington cares #decodedyslexia

Redefining and reshaping the perceptions of individuals with dyslexia—decode dyslexia.

JOIN US IN THIS CAMPAIGN

Miss Georgia's Teen 2024 — Carrington Manous

THE WHAT & WHY

At seven years old, I was diagnosed with dyslexia, bringing confusion and, honestly, a little shame. I had to reshape how I felt about myself and redefine how I would choose to lead my life as a person with a "learning difference". With the help of my family, teachers and instructors, I discovered I could process language; it would just be in a different way and on my own terms.

We have all struggled at some point; through my struggle, I gained a passion and I chose to champion for individuals like myself. My goal is to create spaces for people that foster inclusion, confidence and tools to manage and master the challenges of learning and achieving with dyslexia. My purpose is to raise awareness of this disorder — today, that impact is through small acts of service. Tomorrow, I hope that work expands through my career ambition as an attorney. Carrington Cares #DecodeDyslexia is about negating misperceptions and rethinking how we see people with dyslexia and their capabilities to succeed.

What is dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a learning difference that involves difficulties in reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding).

WHAT IS TWICE EXCEPTIONAL 2E GIFTED AND LEARNING DISABLED:

Dyslexia is defined as a brain-based disorder that is affecting the language processing portion of the brain, however, DOESN'T affect intelligence. Children who have been diagnosed with dyslexia and are also intellectually gifted fall into a special category called 2e or Twice Exceptional. I am one of those individuals — I am TWICE EXCEPTION. Consult with your doctor to determine if you are too.

My Mission

Redefining and reshaping the perceptions of individuals with dyslexia.

My Goal

Educate underserved families with students who have dyslexia by providing them with information and techniques to identify, manage and master their difference(s)
Dispel myths associated with dyslexia
Mentor students at various schools in the Greater Metro Atlanta area
Raise funds to support dyslexia in Atlanta and all over the world

Help Our Cause

Your contributions will enable us to meet our goal of ensuring all students have the ability of excel regardless of economic status or geographical location. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

5 facts about dyslexia

As many as 10-20% of people have dyslexia

Dyslexia is not related to intelligence

As many as 10-20% of people have dyslexia

About as many girls as boys have dyslexia

As many as 10-20% of people have dyslexia

About as many girls as boys have dyslexia

Dyslexics do not see words backwards

With explicit instruction in structured literacy, dyslexics can be taught to read well

About as many girls as boys have dyslexia

With explicit instruction in structured literacy, dyslexics can be taught to read well

Videos

Miss Cobb County's Teen advocates for inclusion

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Meghan Packer, the Sunday Morning anchor for Atlanta News First today. During the interview, I was able to raise awareness for many causes and organizations close to my heart. I shared my personal story as someone who was born with the “gift” of dyslexia and how I’ve used my experiences to inspire and motivate other students facing similar learning differences.

Atlanta News First | Carrington Cares #DecodeDyslexia

Today was an amazing day at Atlanta News First! I am always completely humbled when I’m asked to speak and share my journey as a person born with the “gift” of dyslexia, bring awareness to dyslexia, and dispel the myths associated with it. My goal is to always be a source of inspiration to others and to be an example that your “Difference Doesn’t Define You”. My family has always encouraged me to live my life with purpose and to always be true to myself and I pray I’m fulfilling that statement.

Atlanta News First | Carrington Cares #DecodeDyslexia

Here is a snippet of my interview on The Big Tigger Morning Show.

carrington cares' Happenings

highlights

@MadeByDyslexia transformed the way dyslexia was perceived in the workplace in 2022 by pushing to have the world's largest Career's network, @linkedin, list it as a skill.

It was added by over 10,000 people in the first week of the campaign! If you haven't already, you may do so quickly and easily today - and join @richardbranson, @theopaphitis, and many other Made By Dyslexia members in displaying your remarkable #DyslexicThinking abilities.

In addition, for the first time, #DyslexicThinking was added to the dictionary as a noun!

Acts of kindness are so important now more than ever and I’m so glad Carrington Cares., Inc. could bring smiles to so many little faces across the world!

Carrington Manous

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DO I HAVE DYSLEXIA?

15-20% of the world’s population have been diagnosed as dyslexic. This equates to over 30-40 million people in the United States, about 5-6 million in the United Kingdom and 2-3 million in Canada. But, what’s more shocking, most people don't know they are dyslexic or are misdiagnosed.

If you or someone you know thinks you may be dyslexic, visit www.dyslexiaida.org to take a FREE online self-assessment test.

TAKE THE TEST. The results are provided instantly. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

SCAN THE CODE FOR THE RESOURCES AND THE FREE SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST

**NOTE: Discuss your results with your primary doctor**

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