Cally’s founding story.

In fifth grade, I was reading at a first-grade level.

In kindergarten, my parents noticed that learning to read was harder for me than for other kids. They raised their concerns with my school and were reassured that I would “catch up.” In second grade, they formally requested testing for learning disabilities. The school declined, saying that reading would eventually “click.”

For the next three years, my parents continued asking for help as their concerns grew. Reading never clicked, and my confidence kept falling. I thought I was “dumb.” In fifth grade, my parents sought a private neuropsychological evaluation. It showed that I was reading at a first-grade level and diagnosed me with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Finally, we had answers. I began to understand that I needed a different way to learn.

My school didn’t offer the intensive reading remediation I needed, so my family turned to Lindamood-Bell. They paid $30,000 out of pocket to help me learn to read. It was a huge financial strain. The hours of driving and instruction were stressful and took time from all of us. Then COVID moved that work online, and learning often felt frustrating and lonely. Still, I was determined to read.

With time and support, I made progress. I began writing papers and succeeding in a rigorous school. My learning differences remained part of me, but they did not define what I could achieve.

I also knew many families could not afford the same resources. That stayed with me. Getting the help to learn to read shouldn’t depend on what your family can pay.

When AI became widely available, I saw an opportunity to open up personalized learning support to more students for free or at a much lower cost. I founded DyslexAI.info in 2024 to explore that possibility, share tools through hands-on workshops, and advocate for access in schools.

My experience taught me why early identification and timely reading support matter. AI can offer more ways to practice, understand, and participate alongside skilled teaching. My goal is for every student to get help sooner, build confidence, and have a fair chance to learn.

Cally’s mission

DyslexAI.info educates students, parents, and teachers about assistive tools and advocates for access within schools. Every student deserves support that helps them participate, build confidence, and reach their potential.