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ple of a creative and successful dyslexic — Bill Lishman, the art- ist right here in Scugog. Then you can add in a long list of people from around the world, names like John Lennon, Steve Jobs, Agatha Christie, and Jay Leno.” “Dyslexia has historically not been accurately diagnosed or handled in the educational system. Technology has enabled us to effectively teach dyslex- ics to read. It’s one of the most optimistic, hopeful, and positive development of our time.” pioneered by ORT, is spreading, rapidly. “We can hardly keep up with the demand. I spend a great deal of time training new teachers. People need it now more than ever, because our society is a ‘reading economy,’ where that skill is required in all phases of modern life.” Our economy requires life-long learning and this in turn re- quires reading fluency. This in a society which he says has historically looked down upon dyslexics, and so often casts their fate to the wind. Bob sees their place in society quite differently. “If Tm ever lost in the wilderness, I want a dyslexic with me be- cause they have exceptional visual memories, excellent pe- ripheral vision, spatial aware- ness, and great intuition. We're sure to find our way out.’ statement. Bob, after all, has helped many dyslexics find their way out of a wilderness - one just as challenging - of a much different kind. Scott Mercer, Focus on Scugog For information on this topic: Bob Almack will be speaking on “Why Some Smart Kids Can’t Read - The Science of slexia” at the Port Perry Library, Tuesday October 20 at 7 p.m. Col. MI ustard’ BAR & GRILL FREE APPETIZERS AND SAMPLES J 8:30 p.m. Featuring October 1st -— CAROLYN WILBUR Singer, entertainer. Karaoke and lots of fun! THURSDAY NIGHTS > EDGE playing from 9:30 p.m. till close FRIDAY NIGHTS 15 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY 905-985- Monday - Friday: 1 Saturday - Sunday: 505 1 a.m. - 2 a.m. 0:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. FOCUS - OCTOBER 2015 37