Meet Makenzie Gilkison—a 14-year-old who’s rewriting what it means to learn with dyslexia. Imagine wrestling with words like “rhinoceros” and finding them transformed by a robot friend into something manageable. Thanks to AI, Makenzie has gone from feeling “stupid” to joining the National Junior Honor Society. Schools nationwide are fast-tracking AI to support students with disabilities, helping them do what once seemed impossible. It’s not just tech; it’s a lifeline, leveling the playing field and opening doors for countless students.
Get the full story from Heather Hollingsworth writing directly for the Associated Press linked below.
