HIDA - the Hawai'i Branch of the International Dyslexia Association was formed to increase public awareness of dyslexia in the State of Hawai'i. We have been serving individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in this community since 1986.

Click here to download HIDA's brochure on dyslexia.

Click here for a list of 2008 - 2009 HIDA Events

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Summer 2008 Orton-Gillingham Training
HIDA is sponsoring Associate level Orton-Gillingham training this summer. The 7 day training will be held from July 10-11 and 14-18 at ASSETS School. Scholarships are available. Please contact Margaret Higa at mhiga@dyslexia-hawaii.org to request a scholarship application. Click here for more information about the training.

Speaker Handouts Available

Dyslexia: What is it really?
G. Emerson Dickman, attorney and president of the International Dyslexia Association based in Maryland, shared personal reflections and scientific fact regarding dyslexia on January 5, 2008 to an audience of educators and parents in Honolulu. Click on the links below to download Mr. Dickman's handouts.


2007 Fall Symposium
HIDA's 2007 Fall Symposium was held on Saturday, October 20th at the East-West Center in Honolulu and featured Joseph Torgesen, Ph.D., Director Emeritus of the Florida Center for Reading Research. Click on the links below to download Dr. Torgesen's powerpoint presentations.

What is Dyslexia?How can you identify Dyslexia?What can you do about Dyslexia?