When assumptions become a reality. When I was a child, I had a massive vocabulary but once learning to read was an expectation, my caregivers began to notice that I made up stories based on the images rather than reading the actual words. When I was in second grade I was diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning difference that impacting how I intake and process information. Today we know that dyslexia comes with massive super powers — from thinking outside the box (because we often don’t see the box), being tenacious because we have learned to find our own path through systems not designed for us, to being brilliant at spacial design and systems thinking. (Watch Richard Branson series on #dyslexia for more on these strengths). It also has made me a great product manager because I can scan UI and see how intuitive a flow will be for those who are skimming the words and looking for the key action.
However, when I was a child it wasn’t unheard of for people to assume that those with my “disability” wouldn’t go far in life (or even graduate from high school). I am grateful that my parents didn’t assume anything other than I’d achieve my dreams and have a large impact on the world — and so I set out to just figure it out. It hasn’t always been easy, but the more people assume good things, or “normal” things about you, the easier it is to step into those realities.
So, let’s check our assumptions — and create space for people to flourish.
#learningdisabilities #dyslexicthinking #dyslexiaawareness
This is hands down the most impactful piece of communication / thinking I’ve seen in a minute.
So I learn Fucking Shakespeare
#AssumeThatICan
Here’s the company that put this out CoorDown
And the people they tagged who were involved in bringing it to life.
@SMALL / isnt working so tagging one of the founders Luca Lorenzini / Indiana Production Stabbiolo Music Rich Lee Christopher Probst, ASC Louise Baker Lee Karim Bartoletti Silvia Bergamaschi Luca Angeleri Luca Bettinetti Alga Pastorelli Alessandro Cristofori 22DOGS
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #EndTheStereotypes
Executive Director at Association of California Symphony Orchestras
1wAs You Like It was so fun! There’s nothing like seeing Shakespeare outdoors.