About HIDA
HIDA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia.
Our members are educators, psychologists, physicians, individuals with dyslexia, and parents who have dealt with learning disability issues within local public and private schools. Many of our nearly 200 members are actively involved in the diagnosis and remediation of dyslexia. Over the past few years, we have developed a network of local school officials, parents, attorneys, and other professionals who are accustomed to helping parents navigate the school system.
Click here to download HIDA's Spring 2007 newsletter.
Mission
HIDA’s mission is to increase awareness of dyslexia in the community, provide support for parents and teachers, and promote teacher training. We also provide tutoring and testing referrals and information about other resources in Hawaii.
In 2004, HIDA sponsored its first contest for young artists with dyslexia/specific learning disability and/or ADHD. Showcasing the creativity of these young artists helps HIDA to further its goal of supporting individuals with dyslexia and related learning differences so that every individual is able to achieve their potential and society as a whole benefits from the contributions of all learners.
We congratulate the 2004 Winners, 11 year old J. Kumasaka and 15 year old R. Puett and the 2005 Winners, 8 year old C. Yee and 9 year old T. Lau for their hard work and creativity in representing the contest themes, "Spirit of Aloha" (2004) and "My 'Ohana and Me" (2005). A huge mahalo to The Honolulu Academy of Arts, Hawaiian Graphics and Jamba Juice for donating the prizes.
The theme of the 2006 contest was "Where I Live There Are Rainbows." The winning entries were submitted by 9 year old C. Yee of Honolulu and 13 year old D. Duquette-Aiona of Kailua-Kona. Mahalo to The Honolulu Academy of Arts and Hawaiian Graphics for donating the prizes.
The theme of the 2007 contest was "What A Wonderful World." The winning entries were submitted by Parker Griffith, Rebekah Kamemoto and Cameron "CK" Shayler. Mahalo to Inger Tully of The Contemporary Museum of Honolulu for judging the contest. Mahalo also to Hawaiian Graphics, Flora Dec and The Contemporary Museum of Honolulu for their generous donation of gift certificates and art supplies for the prizes.
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