October 4th, 2022
You’re invited to Mark it Read for Dyslexia Awareness Month.
October 1st marked the start of the 5th annual Dyslexia awareness-raising campaign. This year’s theme is Celebrating Progress. It invites us to acknowledge:
- The success of the Mark it Read campaign over the past five years
- The advancements made in supporting and increasing the awareness of those with Dyslexia
- The efforts of dyslexia advocates
Mark it Read
By supporting Mark it Read, you’re:
- Supporting the 10-20% of Canadians that live with Dyslexia
- Helping to raise awareness of Dyslexia
- Helping to dispel myths and misconceptions of this learning disability
Join the Conversation
How you can join the conversation for Dyslexia Awareness Month:
- Those with dyslexia are invited to use #PoweredByDyslexia
- To share about their strengths and challenges encountered
- Supporters are invited to use #SayDyslexia and #MarkItRead2022
- To encourage conversations about dyslexia
Resources
- International Dyslexia Association (Ontario)
- Includes information on monthly workshops and information sessions for families and educators.
- Programming and Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities in the WRDSB
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Identification of Students with Learning Disabilities
Categories: Spotlight Tags: Dyslexia · Learning Disability · Mark it Read