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
  1. Sprei, Doug (20 November 2011). "Overcoming Dyslexia NJ: A New Model of Grassroots Power and Persuasion". Learning Ally. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  2. 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.
  3. Redford, Kyle. "Decoding Dyslexia: How a New Jersey Parents' Group Started a Movement". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  4. Sprei, Doug. "The DNA of Decoding Dyslexia". Learning Ally. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  5. Poole, Jennifer (2008). Decoding Dyslexia: 14 Programmes for Helping Dyslexia & the Active Ingredient They Share. Troubador Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-906510-51-0.
  6. "DD State Movements". Decoding Dyslexia. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  7. "The Social Side of Advocacy: Decoding Dyslexia Conference". Learning Ally. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  8. "Decoding Dyslexia Families Gather in Washington". The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  9. 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.
  10. Weigel, Dessie. "The Future of LD Advocacy". National Center for Learning Disabilities. Archived from the original on August 3, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  11. 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.
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