1) April 21 2012: Ron Yoshimoto, OVB Spring Conference (Information on the right)
2) May 2, 2012: OVB Support Group (Information on the right and on Events page)
3) June 8 - 9, 2012: Seeing the Sense In Spelling, Children's Dyslexia Center, Cincinnati, Ohio (Click for more information and registration form.)
4) August 7 - 9, 2012: I-READ Institute on Reading, Mayerson Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio (Click for more information and registration form.) |
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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. |
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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. |
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How to Join the International Dyslexia Association |
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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. |
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Upcoming Events
The Ohio Valley Branch provides two conferences each year, one in the spring and one in the fall.
April 21, 2012 Spring Conference:
Topic: Early Interventions in the Public School and Other Settings
Presenter: Ron Yoshimoto
Imagine a day with Dr. Ron Yoshimoto
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to learn from an internationally known and highly respected educator! Dr. Yoshimoto is generously providing CDs with worksheets, card decks, etc. to all participants!
(See Conference on the Events Page.)
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Topic: Empowering Students with the Intel Reader and Achieve Tablet—A Hands-on Workshop
Speaker: Cleon Wellington MS.Ed. MS.ICS
Cleon Wellington began his career working with the Developmental Training Center at Indiana University. He is currently a Market Development Manager for the Assistive Technology division of Intel-GE Care Innovations. Cleon holds a Master's in Education and a Master's in Information and Communication Sciences. His passion is interactive teaching and he has presented throughout the USA and several foreign countries.
Join a hands-on workshop using the Intel Reader—a mobile device that transforms printed text to the spoken word for those with reading-based disabilities—and the new Achieve Tablet and software.
(Click here for flyer.)
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News
Dyslexia Comes to Congress: A Call to Action
It takes the tenacity of a parent to do whatever is necessary to support a struggling child; it took the tenacity of two such parents to move the issue of dyslexia to the forefront of the United States Congress.
Representatives Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Pete Stark (D-CA), both parents of students with dyslexia, are proposing a bipartisan dyslexia congressional caucus to bring about awareness of dyslexia and the challenges, opportunities, and issues that must be addressed to eliminate the barriers to success for students with dyslexia.
Read more from this exciting article by Elenn Steinberg and Charlotte G. Andrist, Co-chairs of the IDA Government Affairs Committee!
H.B. 96 and H.B. 157 December 2011
On December 21, 2011, Governor Kasich signs HB 96 and 157! Thanks to all who helped get it this far!
HB 96 targets Early Identification of Dyslexia.
HB 157 targets
teacher education.
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