2012 Events

JOURNEY INTO DYSLEXIA
January 30, 2012 (Monday)
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Trinity Christian School (875 Auloa Road, Kailua, Oahu)
Free Admission

HIDA is pleased to offer a showing of the acclaimed HBO movie, "Journey Into Dyslexia". HBO and Oscar®-winning filmmakers Alan and Susan Raymond, in partnership with the International Dyslexia Association, produced Journey Into Dyslexia, which debuted on HBO in May 2011. The film examines the complexities of the dyslexic brain − showing how it is structured differently − and debunks myths and misconceptions about dyslexia. The film-makers interview students and adults who share their struggles and methods of coping. The film reveals why many consider their dyslexia a unique gift and the reason behind their success.

The 70 minute film will be followed by an opportunity for conversation with other attendees and some of HIDA’s experts.

Click here to download the one-page flier.

Seating is limited. Contact HIDA Program Manager, Margaret Higa, to register.
Email: mhiga@dyslexia-hawaii.org
Phone: 538-7007

DYSLEXIA OVERVIEW AND DEMONSTRATION OF MSL INSTRUCTION
February 16, 2012 (Thursday)
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School Library (Big Island)
Free Admission

HIDA is pleased to partner with Hawai'i Learning Resource (www.hawaiilearningresource.org) in offering this presentation. Sue Voit, Fellow/Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, will present an overview of dyslexia, how it affects learning, and what kind of teaching works best for dyslexic learners. Sue will also present a demonstration of part of a multisensory structured language (MSL) instruction session.

Click here to download the one-page flier. For more information or to register, go to www.hawaiilearningresource.org or call 885-9318.