Sussex Coast College hosted an inspirational speaker, Scott Quinnell. Mr. Quinnell shared about his journey through life with dyslexia, which was not diagnosed until he was 32 years old. School was not always enjoyable for him but he discovered that he loved rugby. He overcame many obstacles and decided that he was not going to be limited by dyslexia any longer.
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Inspiration through life and Dyslexia with Scott Quinnell.
Mr. Quinnell answered many questions and talked about the importance of having confidence and pressing on through difficulty. Students were invited to join him for lunch. This is just one of many ways that Sussex Coast College has shown its commitment to and support offered to students who have dyslexia.
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“Rugby was the only thing that kept me going. It was the reason that I woke up in the morning with a smile on my face.”
"Key Takeaways:
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Former Welsh Rugby Union captain Scott Quinnell spoke about his experiences growing up with dyslexia at Sussex Coast College.
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Quinnell, who wasn’t diagnosed with dyslexia until age 32, spoke about his struggles with the condition and how he decided to not let it hold him back, and students were able to ask him questions about his experience.
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The rugby star’s visit demonstrates the commitment that the college has to supporting students with dyslexia.
