Poll
Reveals Dangerous Confusion
A recent
poll released by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation showed that
parents and educators are dangerously confused about learning
disabilities but also support greater government funding for
intervention. It uncovered troubling misunderstandings about the
definition, root causes, key influencers and interventions that
impact public policy and legislation to support children who learn
differently. Read More
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The
Forward Movement
While
we treasure the traditions that have created the fabric of the IDA
community, we know that organizations like ours can survive only if
we adapt to a rapid pace of change. The
Forward Movement is committed to validation, support and advocacy
for all people that are coping with dyslexia and learning
disabilities by providing opportunities for success for all
struggling readers and support for their families. Read
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2010
Remy Johnston Award Recipient
Eighteen year old Jessica Dupiche was selected as the
2010 Remy Johnston Award Winner. The Remy Johnston Achievement
Award recognizes a young student with dyslexia who is a worthy role
model, refuses to be limited by the challenges of learning
differences, strives for excellence and continues to enrich the
lives of families, friends, employers and the communities in which
he or she lives through service. Read More.
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Deep
Discounts on the Intel Reader
We want to get
the Intel� Reader into the
hands of more people who have dyslexia and who want the Intel
Reader's mobility and its ability to convert pictures of text to
speech. Through January 31, 2011, the Intel Reader is discounted
from $1,499 to $899. For those who purchase multiple devices, like
special education teachers and school administrators, we are
increasing the discount to $799 when more than one Intel Reader is
purchased. Read More.
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