Learning disabilties

[Ashley Weed]

I'll try to keep descriptions simple without confusion. I do not have a learning disability, however, I get tired easily... and it takes me longer to complete my work due to this.

I have spent almost one year with only appx. 80% hearing in one ear, and none in the other. However, it is even more interesting when some of the nerves in my ear 'overact' and I can not speak either. (The worst time for it to hit was at the Championship, with no one to be able to communicate with me, and trying to strategize and discuss possible alliances.)

To make things even more difficult, I was recently diagnosed with a rare Autoimmune Disease. Taking it day by day, and hope to get everything under control prior to next build season as a college mentor.

To all of you, and especially those of you still in high school - do not give up on FIRST, if anything, FIRST will be your safe haven, and you will find the most people to lean on.