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Difference Makers

Difference Maker U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin

Retired U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, the chief sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and dogged advocate for individuals with disabilities is the September 2020 A World of Difference Difference Maker.

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Difference Makers

A candid and compelling interview with a famous and/or successful individual thriving with learning disabilities.

Ask the Experts

Brings together a panel of subject-matter experts to examine an issue faced by the neurodivergent community and gives viewers actionable advice.

Family Matters

A profile of a real-life neurodiverse family that explores their day-to-day lives and offers practical strategies from the family members for navigating neurodivergence.

In the School

Features private and public schools, and explores the pedagogy and strategies they are employing to educate students who learn differently.

Rising Above

A feature that highlights a business or organization that is doing innovative things to equip neurodivergent individuals for success.

In the Know

An intimate conversation with a neurodivergent individual who shares the trials and triumphs of living a neurodivergent life.

Difference Maker U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin

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Family Matters | The Flaugh Family

Ask The Experts | Supporting Students with NVLD

Difference Maker Dr. George Church

Ask The Experts | Helping LD Kids Deal with Loneliness

Difference Maker Dr. Samantha Hiew

Family Matters | The Harvie Family

Difference Maker Alix Generous

Ask The Experts | Neurodiversity and the Science of Reading

In the Schools | The Shefa School

About the Segments

Difference Makers

Ask the Experts

Family Matters

In the School

Rising Above

In the Know

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