The International Dyslexia Association
Ohio Valley Branch

Who We Are
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 Huntington, West Virginia areas. We have been serving individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field in this community for 20 years. There are two other Branches of IDA in Ohio, Northern Ohio and Central Ohio.

How We Can Help
Tutoring, testing, and other referral information can be obtained by calling our Branch at (513) 651-4747. We have parent and adult support groups, as well. Many of our 239 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.

Seminars, Conferences & People 'In The Know'
Our all-volunteer Board of Directors meets regularly during the year to manage the operations of the Branch. Our Branch sponsors two conferences a year, which attract teachers, tutors, parents, speech-language therapists, psychologists, physicians, and adult dyslexics. We offer partial scholarships to summer courses in multisensory teaching and some scholarships to our conferences. We publish a newsletter to keep our members informed of local events and programs, strategies for teachers, tutors and parents, and articles and conferences of interest.

How You Can Get Involved
To join The International Dyslexia association, simply contact our Branch or the International Office in Baltimore, Maryland at (410) 296-0232. The benefits of membership include: access to an international network of learning disability professionals; subscriptions to both the national and local newsletters and our scholarly journal; and discounts on publications and conferences. The conferences and seminars offer an excellent educational opportunity for parents and professionals. For more information, please call us at (513) 651-4747.