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LILLIAN MELENDEZPLATFORM - CANCERMs. USA World UniverseBRECKYN STEELEPLATFORM DYSLEXIA

Breckyn Steele is an 8th grader at Lake Highlands Junior High School in Dallas, TX, and is currently serving as Miss Richardson?s Outstanding Teen. She will be competing for the title of Miss Texas? Outstanding in June. No stranger to the stage, this will be Breckyn?s second time competing, previously as Miss Mount Pleasant?s Outstanding Teen 2021.Knowing that her social impact initiative needed to be something close to her heart, Breckyn created ?Learning Differently with Dyslexia.? As a younger child, Breckyn struggled with reading and comprehension, but wasn?t tested for dyslexia until her younger brother was diagnosed. A few weeks later Breckyn too was diagnosed and immediately started her dyslexia classes, which have made all the difference! She now advocates for the importance of early detection. She also enjoys going into local schools to talk to students about her journey with dyslexia and how she doesn?t let it limit her!This learning difference, which can be debilitating, is also disheartening to young readers. As a source of encouragement, many authors have generated books featuring characters that can identify with these problems. Having experienced the benefits firsthand, Breckyn saw an opportunity to get this helpful resource into as many hands as possible. At present, she has raised funds, purchased, and donated over 100 of these books to local schools and libraries.Along with her work in the local community, Breckyn has partnered with the Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association to provide funding for specialized dyslexia therapy, advocate for literacy tutoring, and raise awareness by being a speaker for their monthly meetings. Being able to share her experience with education professionals, parents, and students is a true passion and ongoing mission because as someone who could have easily fallen through the cracks, Breckyn was fortunate to receive appropriate treatment and education to help her succeed and she feels called to do her part to ensure the same for every student with dyslexia.Having a learning difference does not define a person nor does it limit what they can accomplish and Breckyn is diligently working to remove the stigma that often surrounds diagnosis and special learning. It begins with education and advocacy. It is proven by the example. That example is Breckyn Steele.Support at https://dal.dyslexiaida.org/donate-to-our-branch-2/

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