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Reading in the Rockies Conference
presented by the
International Dyslexia Association
Rocky Mountain Branch

** Parent Advocacy Workshop on Saturday ***

October 6th and 7th
Vail Marriott

Registration and information ​
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Other Metro Area Events:​

 
 Learning Ally Webinars:  Information and Registration​
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  • September 14th, Timesaving Strategies for Selecting Interventions for Struggling Readers @ 1:00 pm
  • September 27th, Building a Belief System for Social and Emotional Success of Struggling Readers @ 1:00 pm
  • October 9th - 15th , Dyslexia and Phonological Processing 101, prerecorded webinar to view at your leisure!

 PEAK Parent Webinars: Information and Registration


Denver Academy
Open House

November 11th @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
4400 E Iliff
Denver

CLICK HERE

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! This a great time to spread awareness of and knowledge about dyslexia. Please use this toolkit provided by the Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association to work with others in your community to promote dyslexia!

Ideas for Activities:
  1. Write an article with information about dyslexia and submit it to your local newspaper and/or a parenting magazine in your area.
  2. Post facts about dyslexia on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). 
  3. Request that your mayor sign the October Dyslexia Awareness Month Proclamation.
  4. Ask a group of friends, parents, or co-workers to read a book about dyslexia, such as Overcoming Dyslexia, The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan, The Dyslexic Advantage, or Dyslexia Advocate with you. You also could host a book discussion at the end of the month.
  5. Wear red on October 15th to help raise dyslexia awareness on National 1 in 5 Day!
Ideas for Events:
  1. Show a documentary about dyslexia such as The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia, Journey into Dyslexia, or How Difficult Can the Be?  The F.A.T. City Workshop. Contact IDA Rocky Mountain Branch to borrow one of these films.
  2. Ask a guest speaker to give a lecture or workshop on a dyslexia related topic.
  3. Convene a panel of professionals to answer questions about dyslexia.
  4. Put on an Experience Dyslexia Simulation for parents & teachers in your community.  Contact IDA Rocky Mountain Branch to schedule an event.
  5. Host a planning meeting for volunteers in your area. Use the meeting to brainstorm ideas for how to promote dyslexia awareness in your area throughout the year!
Possible Locations for Events:
  1. Public Library or Community Center
  2. Churches
  3. Schools, University, or Community College
  4. City Hall
  5. Businesses
Ways to Publicize Events:
  1. Post about your event on your social media account(s).
  2. Submit details to the calendar of your local newspapers and magazines.
  3. Make fliers and post them around town.
  4. Contact news outlets in your area.
  5. Email your personal and professional contacts with details about the event.