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.

We can help you:



ORTON-GILLINGHAM ASSOCIATE LEVEL TRAINING: July 13-24, 2009 Click here to download the flier and registration form.

LETRS EARLY CHILDHOOD MODULE: August 21-22, 2009 Click here to download the flier and registration form.

Resource Guide About Dyslexia for People in Hawai'i: To request your free copy of this 125-page Resource Guide authored by UH Professor and HIDA Board Member Kathy Ferguson, Ph.D., e-mail hida@dyslexia-hawaii.org, call 538-7007 or toll free from neighbor islands, 1-866-773-4432.

Click here to download HIDA's brochure on dyslexia.

Read an inspiring letter from the parent of two children who received help through HIDA's Odyssey Project.

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Speaker Handouts Available
2009 Spring Conference - Issues in Developing Literacy: From ABC to ADHD
HIDA's annual spring conference was held on April 3, 2009 in Hilo and on April 4, 2009 in Honolulu. The powerpoints of keynote speaker Dr. Eric Tridas and from the three afternoon breakout sessions are available to download by clicking on the links below.

  • From ABC to ADHD : Eric Tridas, M.D. Click here for Dr. Tridas' powerpoint

  • Early Assessment and Recommendations for At-Risk Children : Tracie Takeshita, Psy.D. Click here to download Dr. Takeshita's powerpoint

  • Executive Function : Patti Jenks Click here to download Mrs. Jenks' powerpoint

    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?