The International Dyslexia Association - Ohio Valley Branch

Feb. 10, 2010 -OVB Annual Meeting (See the Events Page)

Feb. 24, 2010 -Parent Support Group (See the Events Page)

March 20, 2010 -OVB Spring Conference (See the Events Page

June, 2010 -Orton-Gillingham Practicum/Course (See the Education Page)

Ongoing: Ohio Dyslexia Law:  contact your state legislators (See News on the Home page)

The Ohio Valley Branch of The International Dyslexia Association (formerly The Orton Dyslexia Society) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia. This Branch was formed to increase public awareness of dyslexia in the Southern Ohio, Southeast Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia areas. We have been serving individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field in this community for over 30 years. There are two other Branches of IDA in Ohio--Northern Ohio and Central Ohio.  A group in the Dayton area can be contacted at this site: http://daytonread.wordpress.com.

Tutoring, testing, and other referral information can be obtained by calling our Branch at (513) 651-4747. We have Parent Support Groups, as well. Many of our 220-230 members are actively involved in the treatment and remediation of dyslexia. Our members are educators, psychologists, physicians, individuals with dyslexia, and parents. We represent a network of parents and professionals who have dealt with learning disability issues on an individual basis with local public and private schools. One of IDA's most important objectives is to educate the educators and raise their awareness of dyslexia in order to increase early intervention in the schools.

Everyone is welcome to become a member: teachers, physicians, psychologists, speech and language therapists, parents, dyslexic individuals, college students, and concerned community members. Your membership affiliates you with one of over 40 branches located around the country.

Joining the International organization automatically makes you a member of your local branch. Membership dues need to be paid yearly for benefits.