Aleysha Ortiz, a 19-year-old high school graduate from Hartford, Connecticut, dreams of becoming a writer despite being illiterate. Aleysha's struggles with reading and writing were not addressed throughout her schooling, leading her to rely on technology and assistance to complete assignments. She is now suing the Hartford Board of Education and her special education case manager for negligence. Despite her challenges, Aleysha enrolled at the University of Connecticut and plans to study public policy, highlighting the disparities in special education services in public schools.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/27/us/connecticut-aleysha-ortiz-illiterate-lawsuit-cec/index.html