Success Stories

Newman, GA—Hindman Settlement School is a leader in helping children with dyslexia. That was the first thing that grabbed my attention after I became a member of DAR...When I learned Annabelle had dyslexia, I immediately started trying to find a way to get her to Hindman for help. I proposed the idea that we could go to Hindman and live in our camper. To my surprise my husband and Annabelle’s parents agreed. More...

Hindman, KY—Rebecca Ratliff knew something was wrong in the first grade but she hid it. She recalls, “I didn’t want to be treated differently than other kids.” Now in her senior year at Knott Central High School, Rebecca knows that she is different and is determined to help other children avoid the anxiety she experienced. More...

Pikeville, KY—William Hogg, a senior at Pikeville High School, is a co-winner of the 2008 “Beacon of Hope” award, an annual award of the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Kentucky. The Association recognizes achievements of students, educators, volunteers and others. More...

Hindman, KY—John Wesley Slone is 6’1” and a freshman at Knott County Central High School. Despite his stature, Wesley was not assured of making it into high school. Thanks to the foresight of a Knott County principal, Wesley has tasted academic success. More...

Somerset, KY—“Lazy,” “unmotivated” and “slow.” These are labels that Jeffrey Cress worried about as an elementary school student struggling to read and write. Now a sophomore at Boyce Bible College in Louisville, Kentucky, Jeffrey wants others to know they can overcome their learning differences. More...