My Purpose
About Myself
My name is Quinn Gardiner and I discovered that I had dyslexia my senior year of High School. Although I was not aware that I had dyslexia, it has had a strong impact on me for my entire life. It has helped me form a very strong work ethic throughout the years because it took me significantly longer to complete assignments. Dyslexia has given me the confidence to tell myself that I can do all things that I put my mind to. It is important to share my experiences with others in order to change the stigma often associated with people who have dyslexia.
Why I Care:
I want to raise awareness for those who struggle with the condition. By sharing my experiences with others I hope to inspire people and show them that having dyslexia is a gift, not a handicap.
If a kid is told his entire life that he is stupid because he learns differently, he will start to believe it. I want to provide resources to get people the help they need. If they get necessary accommodations it will make their school and future experiences more positive.
Advocating for early testing is important so that people do not find out they have a learning difference too late. If they can get accommodations early on it will greatly benefit them in the long run.