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Struggling readers can’t wait for the perfect plan. While assistive technology (AT) doesn’t replace structured literacy, it can help students access grade-level content while they receive effective intervention. In this session, you’ll get practical, low-cost tools to support reading, writing, focus, and organization. Learn when to introduce AT, how to do it without overwhelming the student, and what to say in IEP meetings to request support. Teachers will explore how to make materials accessible so tech is a real option. You’ll leave with a printable AT Starter Kit, advocacy scripts, and a clear next step—even when time and resources are limited. Parents: FSA or HSA funds may help cover costs if your child has a documented disability.
Alana McWilliams
Alana McWilliams
Alana McWilliams is a seasoned public relations and marketing professional with deep experience in business strategy, advocacy, and visual communication. She specializes in helping organizations clarify their message through strong visuals and intuitive websites—bringing the strengths of dyslexic thinking to everything she creates.
As the mother of two children with dyslexia, Alana knows firsthand how hard it can be to navigate a school system that isn’t equipped to support struggling readers. That personal experience fuels her professional mission: to empower parents, advocate for systemic change, and make high-quality, affordable training accessible to teachers across the country.
She is the co-author of The Sentence Breakthrough, a writing resource designed for every child who’s ever said, “I don’t know what to write.” The book builds writing confidence through sentence-level critical thinking and syntax, helping students become clearer, stronger communicators.
Alana is also a co-founder of Designed to Learn, a company dedicated to helping parents and teachers support all kinds of learners.
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