IDA's Mission is to create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need.
Dyslexia Awareness
You can raise awareness during these last few weeks of Dyslexia Awareness Month by simply adding a Dyslexia Awareness frame to your Facebook profile picture. Go to https://www.facebook.com/profilepicframes and search for "IDA Go Red."

There are MANY myths about dyslexia still being perpetuated. Educate yourself and help us debunk those myths! Check out Nadine Gaab's responses to 31 common myths!

Consider sharing the links to the IDA Fact Sheets. The Dyslexia Basics Fact Sheet answers these common questions:

What is dyslexia?

What causes dyslexia?

How widespread is dyslexia?

What are the effects of dyslexia?

How is dyslexia diagnosed?

How is dyslexia treated?

What are the rights of a person with dyslexia?


Visit the IDA-GA website to learn more from IDA and other trusted sources. Look for weekly updates!
The more you know...
An official publication of the International Dyslexia Association, Perspectives on Language and Literacy is published quarterly and features practical articles for educators and other professionals dedicated to the identification and intervention of dyslexia and other related learning differences.

Click here to view past issues. IDA Members have free access to the most current issues.
The Examiner, our quarterly e-letter, keeps you abreast of IDA happenings and on top of dyslexia and literacy-related news in the field and around the world. In addition to breaking news, recaps, reports, infographics, and timely, thought-provoking articles, we publish regular columns from experts in the field on a range of relevant topics.
"Even the most competent teacher cannot be successful in teaching reading, especially to children who are at-risk or struggling with literacy, if provided with inadequate instructional contexts or inappropriate instructional materials and approaches that do not lend themselves to effective teaching of important component literacy skills." IDA offers this guide to brief educators on the components of Structured Literacy.
The Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities Resource Guide For Families and Teachers Affected by COVID-19 is provided by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) to deliver resources, both from and IDA and external sources, to students, families, and teachers affected by school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each week, as we work together to overcome the new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, IDA is giving free access to a presentation from past Reading, Literacy & Learning Conferences.
Team Spirit!
Team up and have some fun celebrating our dyslexia community during Dyslexia Awareness Month!

When registering for the Dyslexia Dash this year, consider creating or joining a team.

Anyone is welcome to join the Georgia Peachrunners team, or you and your friends and family can create your own team!

Are you affiliated with one of our sponsors below? If so, you may want to join the sponsor team.
EVERY registration, sponsorship, and donation makes a difference.
Early Bird discounts end 11:59 pm on October 16.
What works?
Funds raised from the Dyslexia Dash 5K enable IDA-GA to provide scholarships and grants for teacher training.

What do teachers need to know to teach individuals with dyslexia? Find out from experts Suzanne Carreker on October 21, Linda Spear-Swerling on October 22, and Nancy Coffman in an On-Demand NCIDA Coffee Chat recording. Go to ga.DyslexiaIDA.org for details.
October Calendar
IDA Virtual Conference November 13 & 14
Choose the registration package that works best for you: Standard, Premium, Student, Family.


Visit DyslexiaIDA.org/DyslexiaCon20 for more information and to register.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Louisiana Branch of IDA, all of the Saturday family sessions will now be available in English AND Spanish.
Working together, making a difference in the lives of individuals with dyslexia
INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION GEORGIA
404-256-1232