Coming to Portland! A self-advocacy workshop for students (grades 5-12) and their family members to think about the tools and supports they need for success. Students will follow the steps […]
Spotlight
IDA 2024 ANNUAL READING, LITERACY & LEARNING CONFERENCE October 24, 2024 – October 26, 2024 Hyatt Regency Dallas – Dallas, TX www.dyslexiacon.org Connecting a global network of researchers, educators, families and […]
IDA 2024 ANNUAL READING, LITERACY & LEARNING CONFERENCE
Judy Wright It is with great sadness that the International Dyslexia Association – Oregon Branch (ORBIDA) shares the news of the passing of our colleague, friend, and past president, Judy […]
Thank You Judy
The FIRST Oregon University with a program accredited by IDA! Pacific University is proud to offer the Dyslexia Certificate Program. This program provides teachers with the skills and knowledge to […]
Congratulations Professor Karren Timmermans & Pacific University!
IDA National is Celebrating its 75th year! As the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) celebrates its 75th year, we remain steadfastly dedicated to tackling the defining and most consequential challenge […]
IDA National is Celebrating its 75th year!
Fact Sheets IDA fact sheets are convenient, professionally reviewed materials designed to improve understanding and support advocacy initiatives. Fact sheets are frequently used to enrich and supplement IEP meetings, school […]
FACT SHEETS!
IDA Oregon Student Empowerment Panel – Recommended Tech Sheet! IDA Oregon is here to provide free, educational resources to families, teachers, and more. For additional Dyslexia Tech Tips…visit our […]
Assistive Technology Tech Sheet
“Sandy and Mike were both in their fifties when they decided to give reading one last chance” Video – It’s Never Too Late. In 2018, Dr. Pamela Mears created a […]
It’s Never Too Late
YOUR GUIDE TO DYSLEXIA – Introduction to Dyslexia Resources in Spanish and English The International Dyslexia Association Oregon Branch has curated a library of text-rich English and Spanish resources. These […]
INTRODUCTION TO DYSLEXIA VIDEO
Professional Dyslexia Network – Join Us! Hosted by IDA-Oregon A live monthly chat space for adults living with dyslexia to connect, learn from each other, and share resources. For Individuals […]
PROFESSIONAL DYSLEXIA NETWORK – JOIN US!
Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong There’s an idea about how children learn to read that’s held sway in schools for more than a generation […]
Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So ...
TEACHlexia- A NEW monthly Educator Network A live Zoom monthly chat space for educators to connect, learn from each other, and share resources to help support an inclusive classroom. […]
Join TEACHlexia – a NEW Educator Network!
The Right to Read inquiry report highlights how learning to read is not a privilege but a basic and essential human right. The report includes 157 recommendations to the […]
Right To Read
We are proud to reflect on a successful year and present to you the 2021 Annual Report for the International Dyslexia Association – Oregon Branch. Educate, Advocate and Inspire!
2021 Annual Report
2020 Scholarship Winner update! Running the Distance (RTD) Scholarships helps support student success stories like this one 🙂 School – Oregon State University I was diagnosed with dyslexia in […]
Checking in with a past RTD student scholarship winner!
Grab a copy of Running the Distance from the International Dyslexia Association bookstore. All profits from book sales are 100% donated to IDA. Keep paying it forward! Jared Blank was […]
Purchase Running the Distance Book!
Running the Distance Audiobook now Available! The IDA – Oregon Branch is pleased to announce that Running the Distance is now available as an audiobook on both Google Play, […]
Running the Distance Audio Book now Available!
⇒ Check out the Student Panel Presentation webinar on YouTube! Hear from the experts! Watch Members of our Student Empowerment Panel will share helpful classroom practices and tech tools necessary […]
Dyslexia: Journey to Self Advocacy and the Use of Assistive ...
A first of its kind review finds Lucy Calkins’ materials don’t align with the science of reading.
Experts say widely used reading curriculum is failing kids
Help the IDA Oregon Branch Student Empowerment Group launch the “You Are Not Alone“ campaign! Post a picture on Instagram or Facebook and incorporate the words ”You Are Not Alone!” […]
You Are Not Alone
Thank you Scanning Pens for your collaboration and your involvement in our community. Together we are making a difference! #SucceedWithDyslexia Check out this video that highlights our growing community around […]
Local Video – “It Takes a Community”
View our local Service Provider Referral List – Click Here IDA members include experts who offer a variety of services. These services include assessment, legal assistance, advocacy, speech-language therapy, academic language therapy, […]
Looking for a local tutor? Need a diagnosis?
Portland man runs marathon on treadmill to raise money for children with dyslexia Jared Blank runs a marathon on a treadmill, fundraising for children with dyslexia because he’s been in […]
Portland local Jared Blank runs marathon on treadmill
#DyslexiaCon19| Portland, Oregon | November 7, 2019 The Pinnacle Award was created to recognize an individual who has faced reading challenges, has made significant achievements in his or her field, […]
Oregonian John Hoke III Presented with IDA Pinnacle Award
Documentary – It’s Never Too Late. In 2018, Dr. Pamela Mears created a short documentary, It’s Never Too Late, which shares the heartfelt story of two adults that learned to […]
It’s Never Too Late!
Structured Literacy: Effective Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Related Reading Difficulties Click here to download PDF Fact Sheet Click here to download the PDF Guide New Fact Sheet: Structured […]
Structured Literacy: Effective Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Related ...
What Parents of Dyslexic Children are Teaching Schools about Literacy Fewer than 40 percent of fourth and eighth grade students nationwide are proficient readers. Parents of children with dyslexia, a […]
What Parents of Dyslexic Children are Teaching Schools about Literacy
Please enjoy our audio of the April 6, 2019 Dyslexia Brain Talk with Dr. Joanna Christodoulou and Jared Blank. Ever ask yourself why your brain works the way it does […]
Dyslexia Brain Talk with Dr. Christodoulou and Jared Blank – ...
IDA Recognized as an “Outstanding Organization” by the Child Mind Institute and crowdsourced Votes Congratulations! The Child Mind Institute is a national, independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of […]
IDA Recognized as an “Outstanding Organization” by the Child Mind ...
The law: requires the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to designate a Dyslexia Specialist to provide school districts with support and resources to assist students with dyslexia and their […]