Want to have an informative and inspiring evening on Dyslexia? Host a screen of the movie: The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia. We are happy to faciliate a screen of the movie in your local Oregon community today! Just let us know! Contact us at info@decodingdyslexiaor.org Watch the Trailer!
Be on the lookout for our traveling photo exhibit, “Faces of Dyslexia” coming to a coffee shop or venue near you! Sneak preview by the Oregonian. Made possible by: Campbell Salgado Studio & local graphic designer, Sandy Tanaka
What percentage of teachers has been trained on dyslexia, its warning signs, and accommodation strategies that can help students with dyslexia? Through no fault of their own, teachers (including general education teachers, reading specialists and special education teachers) often receive no training on dyslexia. It can be frustrating to be teaching without the necessary tools. Let’s help get our teachers the …
Cheri Rae from the Dyslexia Project blogged “If I only had known what to look for.” The signs of dyslexia can be confusing. And often hidden. In the spirit of raising awareness, DD-OR founding members created a one page post card of possible signs of dyslexia to share with the public. We found it difficult to narrow down the list! The …
As many as one in five students may have some degree of dyslexia. Dyslexia is characterized by an unexpected difficulty in reading in children and adults who otherwise possess the intelligence, motivation, and schooling considered necessary for accurate and fluent reading (Shaywitz 1998). It represents one of the most common problems affecting children and adults with prevalence …
Come to our first Open House! Monday April 29th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm @ Velo Cult, 1969 NE 42nd Ave Portland 97213
DD-USA Members from DD groups in NJ, PA, CT, MD, VA gathered in D.C. for a policy briefing on dyslexia on Feb 25, 2013.
We are joining together with one mission – to improve awareness and educational resources for students with dyselxia!
