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2. BIOGRAPHY * Henry Winkler was born on October 30, 1945. * He was born and raised in Manhattan by his German-Jewish immigrant parents. * He graduated from Emerson College in 1967. Henry then attended Yale School of Drama and graduated in 1970 with his Master of Fine Arts. * Henry began his acting career on the hit show Happy Days which aired from 1974-1984. On the show he played Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, aka The Fonz or Fonzie. More Home

3. Henry Winkler and Dyslexia “When I was growing up in New York City. No one knew what dyslexia was. I was called stupid, lazy and I was told that I was not living up to my potential. It was without a doubt painful. I spent most of my time covering up the fact that reading, writing, spelling, math, science, actually, every subject but lunch, was really, really difficult for me.If I went to the store and I paid the bill with paper money and I was given coins back for change, I had no idea how to count up the change in my head. I just trusted that everyone was being honest.” -www.hankziper.com Back Home

4. What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning disorder in which individuals have difficulty with reading and spelling. Dyslexia is a result of a neurological defect. It is a learning disability in which the individual reverses letters and numbers. Students have difficulty copying from the board. There is often a general disorganization of written work as well. The child may also appear uncoordinated and have difficulty with organized sports. It is estimated that dyslexia affects between 5% to 17% of the U.S. population. More Home

5. Hank Zipzer Books Hank Zipzer is a series of children’s books written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. It is inspired by the life experiences of Henry Winkler. The character is the world’s greatest underachiever. Hank deals with his learning disabilities in a humorous way. There are currently 15 books in the series with titles such as My Life as a Ping Pong Wizard, Barfing in the Backseat and The Night I Flunked My Field Trip. Back Home

6. The Readingpen The Readingpen scans, defines and pronounces words from any printed material. It is a small portable assistive technology tool that can fit in your pocket. It supports all levels of individuals with dyslexia. The Reading Pen has the following features: * Provides in-depth instructional support * Scans words or full lines of text instantly * Displays words on built-in LCD screen * Pronounces and defines scanned words * Provides synonyms in context * Translates from English to Spanish * Verifies guesses of meaning and pronunciation * Includes built-in speaker and headphones * Durable construction holds up to repeated use More Home

7. WYNN Software WYNN is a literacy software tool designed to enhance success for individuals with reading challenges and writing difficulties. WYNN assists individuals with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and aphasia. WYNN uses a a bi-modal approach, which is the simultaneous highlighting of the text as it is spoken. WYNN transforms printed text into understandable information that benefits readers of all ages including individuals with Dyslexia, English Language Learners (ELL), struggling readers and children with ADD or ADHD. Back Home