Global Dyslexia Awareness
1 IN 5 PEOPLE ARE DYSLEXIC.
That's roughly 1.68 billion people worldwide and 80% remain undiagnosed.
World Dyslexia Foundation teaches teachers how to assess and teach children and adults to read, write, spell, and do math all for free. Education is a right, not a privilege.
Understanding Dyslexia
Understanding Dyslexia, Technology, and Our Mission
People on Earth
8.39 Billion
Estimated dyslexic individuals worldwide
1.68 Billion
Population affected by dyslexia
20%
80% Undiagnosed
Many are unaware they have it. Dyslexia is inherited and can run in families.
Inspiration
Famous People with Dyslexia
Dyslexia Doesn't Stop Extraordinary. Some of the world's most brilliant minds inventors, athletes, artists, leaders, and entertainers have dyslexia.
Inventors & Scientists
Albert Einstein
Theoretical physicist known for the theory of relativity
Thomas Edison
Inventor of the light bulb and phonograph
Leonardo da Vinci
Renowned polymath known for the Mona Lisa and contributions to science
Sir Isaac Newton
Influential scientist known for laws of motion and universal gravitation
Alexander Graham Bell
Inventor of the telephone
Galileo Galilei
Scientist who made significant contributions to physics and astronomy
The Wright Brothers
Pioneers of aviation, credited with inventing the first successful airplane
Michael Faraday
Inventor of electromagnets and contributor to electromagnetism
Louis Pasteur
Microbiologist known for discoveries in vaccination and pasteurization
Werner Von Braun
Rocket engineer who played a key role in developing the U.S. space program
Political Leaders
John F. Kennedy
35th President of the United States
Abraham Lincoln
16th President, led the nation through the Civil War
George Washington
First President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson
Founding Father and 3rd President, drafted the Declaration of Independence
Winston Churchill
British Prime Minister known for leadership during World War II
George W. Bush
43rd President of the United States
Eleanor Roosevelt
First Lady and human rights activist
Benjamin Franklin
Founding Father known for contributions to science and politics
King Charles
Current monarch of the United Kingdom
Princess Beatrice
Member of the British royal family known for charitable work
Athletes
Michael Phelps
Most decorated Olympian of all time
Michael Jordan
Legendary basketball player known for incredible skills and competitiveness
Muhammad Ali
Boxing champion known for athletic prowess and social activism
Magic Johnson
NBA legend and philanthropist
Travis Kelce
NFL football star, podcast host and entrepreneur
A'ja Wilson
Professional WNBA Superstar and founder of the A'ja Wilson Foundation
Babe Ruth
Legendary baseball player known for his home run record
Nolan Ryan
Hall of Fame baseball pitcher known for his strikeout record
Tim Tebow
Former NFL quarterback and current baseball player
Greg Louganis
Olympic diver known for his achievements in the sport
Actors & Entertainers
Whoopi Goldberg
Oscar-winning actress and comedian
Robin Williams
Iconic comedian and actor
Henry Winkler
Actor known as 'The Fonz' in Happy Days, vocal dyslexia advocate
Harrison Ford
Actor known for iconic roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones
Keanu Reeves
Actor famous for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick
Will Smith
Acclaimed actor and musician
Keira Knightley
British actress recognized for Pride & Prejudice and Pirates of the Caribbean
Anthony Hopkins
Esteemed actor known for The Silence of the Lambs
Orlando Bloom
Hollywood actor best known for Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings
Salma Hayek
Mexican-American actress and producer
Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
Richard Branson
Founder of Virgin Group, vocal dyslexia awareness advocate
Steve Jobs
Co-founder of Apple Inc.
Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft, leading figure in technology and philanthropy
Charles Schwab
Investor and founder of Charles Schwab Corporation
Barbara Corcoran
Real estate mogul and investor on Shark Tank
Daymond John
Entrepreneur and investor on Shark Tank
Sir James Dyson
Founder of Dyson, known for innovative household appliances
Ted Turner
Media mogul and founder of CNN
Walt Disney
Legendary animator and entrepreneur
Ingvar Kamprad
Founder of IKEA
Artists, Writers & Musicians
Pablo Picasso
Renowned painter and sculptor
Leonardo da Vinci
Celebrated polymath and artist
Vincent Van Gogh
Iconic painter known for his unique artistic style
Roald Dahl
Beloved children's author known for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Agatha Christie
Renowned mystery writer known for Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple
Hans Christian Andersen
Famous fairy tale author known for The Little Mermaid
Dolly Parton
Iconic country music singer, songwriter, and founder of Imagination Library
John Irving
Acclaimed author of The World According to Garp
Tommy Hilfiger
Fashion designer who has been open about his dyslexia
Andy Warhol
Influential pop artist
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