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I have experienced assumptions because of my dyslexia. People assume it is a "one size fits all" situation, when in reality it is heavily individual. My goal with my project is to help people see and understand how different someone with dyslexia's experience can be from the person sitting next to them, and to learn to see it with empathy. Assumption is dangerous because it generalizes and belittles individuals. One in five kids in the US alone has dyslexia. We must allow them to tell us their stories before we assume. My project helps give them a voice. My project is a series of personal stories about people — including myself —who have dyslexia. The goal of this project is to show the range of experiences people have and to help people see just how different they are. By making these personal stories, I am allowing my community to keep its voice while using me as a way of reaching a broader audience. These projects will be posted on NuVu News as well as on the Carroll School's, a school for dyslexic students, social media.