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Hi! So I have this art show that is designed to be very accessible especially for blind and low vision people. Where I live, there is a special Arts access gallery that showcases work of people with disabilities and I think that the work would be great there. But…..

I don’t consider myself disabled. I do have ADHD and dyslexia. But I had a lot of early intense intervention as a child. I went to a lot of different schools in elementary school searching for one that could teach me how to read. And I actually didn’t learn how to read until I was 12. But from then on I went to private schools with great accommodations. I just finished my masters degree and rarely take my ADHD meds.

I think the bottom line is I was able to succeed in an environment that was built for people like me in mind. But I think that’s also true for many if not all disabled people.

I don’t view ADHD and dyslexia as a disability I overcame, rather it’s a part of me. On the other hand, I know that ADHD and dyslexia can be disabling. We also live in an ablest society that I’m sure has informed my perspective.

Anyway long story short is it OK for me to apply as a disabled artist to this gallery?

There is this really great organization called literacy Mom’s NC. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the process or don’t know where to start they will help for free.

They also do a lot of advocacy work at the state level. They are one of reasons that foreign languages are no longer required for the North Carolina university system.

For parents outside of North Carolina I know there are many groups out there like this mostly on Facebook.

To all the parents of dyslexic kids, it can be hard but you are not alone 🩵 It’s never too late, I learned how to read at 13 and now I have a masters degree!