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Writing While Disabled S2E2: Farah Mendlesohn

April 1, 2025·59 min·5 clips

Farah Mendlesohn discovered she was dyslexic only after switching to a keyboard to write.

In this episode of Writing While Disabled, host Christiane Cox and co-host Kate Johnston interview Farah Mendlesohn, a retired professor and award-winning writer, about her experiences writing with disabilities like dyslexia and ADHD. They discuss practical strategies, such as using keyboards and Scrivener, and the importance of adapting work habits to individual needs rather than forcing conventional methods.

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