Decoding Dyslexia
Decoding Dyslexia is a grassroots movement focused on improving access to educational interventions for students with dyslexia in the public education system.[1] Formed in 2011, the organization's mission is to "raise dyslexia awareness, to empower families to support their children and to inform policy-makers on best practices to identify, remediate and support students with dyslexia".[2][3]
Decoding Dyslexia was established by several New Jersey parent advocates of dyslexic children.[2][3] The organizational idea was conceived from the parents' conversations during a train ride to a luncheon hosted by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) in New York City.[2] Decoding Dyslexia originated in New Jersey and later expanded to all fifty U.S. states,[4] Washington D.C., four Canadian provinces[4] and Bermuda.[5] The organization also has a specialized branch that serves military families.[6]
Decoding Dyslexia raises awareness by using social media to connect with other families and people interested in changing the perception of dyslexia.[7] The network of groups advocate for change locally in their respective states and in Washington D.C.[8][9][10][11]
References
- ^ Sprei, Doug (20 November 2011). "Overcoming Dyslexia NJ: A New Model of Grassroots Power and Persuasion". Learning Ally. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ a b c Pollard, Lyn. "Decoding Dyslexia - A Grassroots Movement on a Mission". National Center for Learning Disabilities. Archived from the original on January 26, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
- ^ a b Redford, Kyle. "Decoding Dyslexia: How a New Jersey Parents' Group Started a Movement". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
- ^ a b Sprei, Doug. "The DNA of Decoding Dyslexia". Learning Ally. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ Poole, Jennifer (2008). Decoding Dyslexia: 14 Programmes for Helping Dyslexia & the Active Ingredient They Share. Troubador Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-906510-51-0.
- ^ "DD State Movements". Decoding Dyslexia. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ "The Social Side of Advocacy: Decoding Dyslexia Conference". Learning Ally. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- ^ "Decoding Dyslexia Families Gather in Washington". The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ Pollard, Lyn. "Hill Day 2015: A Rallying Cry". National Center for Learning Disabilities. Archived from the original on August 3, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
- ^ Weigel, Dessie. "The Future of LD Advocacy". National Center for Learning Disabilities. Archived from the original on August 3, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ Attebery, Liz. "Decoding Dyslexia Organized To Promote Dyslexia Awareness and Support in Public Schools". The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. Retrieved 27 July 2015.