Your Newsletter for May 2021 |
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Arts & Minds - Celebrating Extraordinary Dyslexics!
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We invite you to join us Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 5 pm (Pacific Time) for an evening hosted by Jared S. Blank
You will meet Lida Winfield (dancer, choreographer, spoken word artist and educator), Krista Weltner (stop-motion artist and author/illustrator) and Lydia Hess (visual artist and illustrator).
In a live, virtual gathering, Arts & Minds will showcase work from the repertoire of each of these extraordinary women.
Their presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and interactive Q&A highlighting each artist’s unique journey and approach to their genre.
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*A recording of the evening will be available for ticket holders for two days after the event. |
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Krista Weltner is a Portland-based stop-motion artist and author/illustrator.
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Krista's short film, Partially Compensated, has been seen in film festivals around the world including the Breaking Down Barriers Film Festival in Moscow. |
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Lida Winfield is an innovative and accomplished dancer, choreographer, spoken word artist and educator;
In her unique Keynote Performance, Lida Winfield shares the gift and heartache that accompanied her struggle to read, which did not occur until her early twenties.
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Lydia's medium of choice is carved clay-board – but likes to mix it up with digital montage, printmaking and painting murals. Harper Collins published her “Coloring Books for the Soul” series, Sacred Nature, Sacred Symbols, Animals, Zodiac and Angels. |
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Lydia Hess lives in Portland, Oregon and looks to the natural world and iconic symbol for inspiration in her artwork. |
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Celebrate with us, the transformative power of Arts & Minds.
Your generous donation and participation in this Virtual Benefit will support the mission of the International Dyslexia Association-Oregon Branch - to Educate, Advocate and Inspire.
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*A recording of the evening will be available for ticket holders for two days after the event. |
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As we celebrate mothers this month, here are some inspiring words from two of our marvelous IDA -Oregon Branch board member moms:
"The journey seems long and hard in the beginning, and it is, but seeing one of mine succeed in high school and the other thrive in college is a beautiful thing. Stay strong and seek help from others. You can do this!" - Rachel Hansen
"You know your child better than anyone else so trust your gut and never give up. Get early testing and intervention regardless of school advice. Remember to say the word "Dyslexia" often...say it, write it, learn about it and never let a school or teacher avoid, ignore or belittle "dyslexia". Above all, focus on your child's strengths instead of weaknesses. They truly are special and their brains works in unique and wonderful ways." - Tanya Haas
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Kara Hanna homeschooled her 5 wonderful children - 3 of whom have dyslexia!
Join Kara's conversation with Jared S. Blank on Instagram Live,
Monday May 17, at 7 PM (PT)
@DyslexiaYouAreNotAlone & @JaredSBlank
Kara volunteers as a board member for the IDA - Oregon Branch. Her passion for education and her experience homeschooling led her to become a Certified Screener and Consultant for Dyslexia as well as a Certified Barton Tutor at the Master’s Level.
As a physical therapist, Kara brings the unique skill set of a therapeutic perspective to her evaluations and tutoring.
In her free time, Kara enjoys spending time with her family, staying active, traveling, and gardening – especially with roses.
#UntilEveryoneCanRead #DyslexiaYouAreNotAlone #RunningTheDistanceBook
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Dr. Christy Coss
Mom and Physician
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Jennifer Sprinkle
Mom & Advocate
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Rachel Hansen
Mom & HighSchool Teacher
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All past @DyslexiaYouAreNotAlone conversations are ready for you to view and share on our YouTube Channel
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IDA - Oregon Branch Scholarship Application |
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For Educators and Pre-Service Teachers! |
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The IDA 2021 Annual Conference is fast-approaching.
As a participant, you get to choose the way you want to experience the IDA 2021 Conference: you can chose to attend in person in Charlotte, NC, or virtually from your home. Both experiences will put you front and center during general and breakout sessions from October 21 - 23, 2021.
The highly anticipated IDA 2021 hybrid conference will bring together over 3,000 teachers, researchers, therapists, policymakers, parents, advocates, and anyone who is eager to learn more about dyslexia and other learning-based challenges. This year's theme is Envisioning a Future with Structured Literacy: Reading Instruction That Works
The IDA-Oregon Branch scholarships are funded through the generosity of Ms. Cherida Collins Smith.
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Please note that the IDA-Oregon Scholarship Application Deadline is Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Wishing you a wonderful May! |
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