The 16th Annual Steven and Susan Hirsch Disability Awareness Lecture features David Flink, founder of the national ADHD/LD mentoring program Eye to Eye.

What does it mean to be a “different thinker” or identify as neurodiverse? Where can we find the full potential of our community? How can we make strides toward creating a world in which every learner is recognized? By sharing some of his own experiences with dyslexia and ADHD, David Flink will provide answers to these questions. In doing so, he’ll also provide a glimpse into the power of mentoring, community, and allyship in the lives of Different Thinkers. At the core of the presentation, there is a message of educational revolution for people who learn and think differently.

David Flink is a social movement leader on the front lines of the learning rights movement. David was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at a young age. In 1998 as a student at Brown University, David founded Eye to Eye. It has since become known as the only national organization run for and by people with learning and attention issues.

David holds a master’s degree in dis/ability studies in education from Columbia University and bachelor’s degrees with honors in both education and psychology from Brown University. His first book, Thinking Differently: An Inspiring Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities, was published by HarperCollins. His book Thinking Differently: An Inspiring Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities was released by HarperCollins in 2014 and will be available for purchase and signing.

This lecture series is made possible by the Steven and Susan Hirsch Fund for Students with Disabilities, which is dedicated to raising awareness about learning disabilities and supporting faculty teaching development so Vassar can more effectively meet the needs of students with diverse learning needs.

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