In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, I want to share my story and highlight some of the resources available today to support individuals with dyslexia!
Growing up, dyslexia was a barrier to what I loved most—books & stories. But I didn’t let it stop me. Audiobooks became a lifeline, and I was lucky to have a supportive community of my parents, teachers, librarians, and friends who encouraged, tutored, and even read to me. At just ten years old, I dreamed of becoming a teacher or librarian, though not all of my teachers thought that was an achievable goal for me. Still, I persevered.
Today, I’m proud to serve as the Head of Adult Services and Tech Center Instructor at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library, with an Honors Degree from Binghamton University and a Master’s in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University.
Now, there are more tools than ever to assist those with dyslexia—from audiobooks accessible on mobile devices to dyslexia-friendly fonts and even AI tools that help with writing and editing, like the one I used for this post.
If you or someone you know could benefit from learning about these resources, please reach out! Dyslexia doesn’t have to stand in the way of your dreams.
-Kenneth Roman