The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) held their Right to Read Inquiry in 2020. They are planning to release their findings in fall 2021. We want every Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) to know that this is VERY important to pay attention to. How to write your MPP in 3 easy steps Download this easy-to-use templateContinue reading “Right to Read: Write your MPP”
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Parent Conference 2021: Connecting in the time of COVID
Register now for the IDA Ontario/Decoding Dyslexia Ontario 2021 parent conference happening on May 5th from 7-9 p.m., via Zoom. It’s all virtual and it’s free! Space is limited!
Black history month: Celebrating black history and people with disabilities
“When I was a teenager in special education wrestling with what it meant to have a disability, I didn’t have many examples of role models that looked like me.” Lederick Horne February is Black History Month. We’re pleased to share a video series that celebrates black history and people with disabilities. The videos feature AfricanContinue reading “Black history month: Celebrating black history and people with disabilities”
Everyday Dyslexia Heroes Project
Heroes don’t always wear capes or leap over tall buildings.
Canada-focused research on education
Through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada* (CMEC), since at least 2009, Canada’s Provincial Ministers of Education have been aware that the lack of identification and interventions for dyslexia is a contributing factor to the problems encountered by students in Canada achieving success in literacy. CMEC is a good source of Canada-focused research andContinue reading “Canada-focused research on education”
