Alaska Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

The Alaska Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (AKBIDA) is a 501(c)3. In a way that creates hope, possibility, and partnership.

The Alaska Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (AKBIDA) is a 501(c)3 and an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with those who struggle with dyslexia and their families and all others interested in The Association’s mission. The purpose of IDA is to pursue and prov

07/31/2022

This scholarship is now open. What a rare opportunity. The scholarship is not based on income and the application only has ~7 questions. I wish I had a scholarship when my 4 kids with dyslexia needed early intervention the most. Early!

Our center is offering a partial scholarship to our school year program. This scholarship is for 1st and 2nd graders and will open soon! Early intervention is critical for students with difficulties in reading, writing, spelling, and learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
https://www.ctwreads.com/schoolyearprogram.html

12/15/2021

Recently we shared some memes on accuracy and had questions about various accuracy rates. In order to ring home the concern about goals written to 80% accuracy (or less - ugh!), we decided a graphic would really help people visualize what this means. This is one paragraph from George Orwell's 1984. The accuracy issues speak for itself.

Oh, and for the record, accuracy isn't just about if the word was read quickly or 100% spot on if the reader didn't comprehend the word, or know how to access the meaning of the word. Just sayin'.

11/23/2021

Photos from National Institute of Education (NIE)'s post

10/26/2021

Check out these basic facts and ask more questions! 🙂 “The important thing is to never stop questioning”- Albert Einstein (a famous dyslexic) 🙂 1 in 5 individuals have dyslexia- join the movement to bring about awareness and advocacy in your community.

Photos from Alaska Branch of the International Dyslexia Association's post

10/15/2021

Tomorrow is the last day to support IDA Alaska and participate in the Virtual Dyslexia Dash! (Sign-up link below)

Here are some great photos from the meet-up last week! While the dashers were going along the Coastal Trail, we had lots of visitors to our finish line table asking about what we were doing and had great discussions about IDA, dyslexia warning signs, early intervention, and the Science of Reading.

Special thanks to Kat's Epic Trail Bites for the fabulous treats at the end! So many people commented on how good the flavors are and they will be seeking them for their next adventure!!

Also, thanks to Miss Alaska For America Strong, Mary Mitchell, who came out to run and support IDA Alaska.

10/08/2021

Our 2021 Q3 Newsletter is out!

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. In this quarterly newsletter, you will find information regarding Assistive Technology, Structured Literacy insight from a teacher at Kodiak Island School District, Miss Alaska for America Strong's platform, scholarship opportunities for teachers, and a message from IDA Alaska President, Heather Walton. Please feel free to send it along to any colleague/parent/teacher who may be interested in reading.

We hope you enjoy this issue of the newsletter.

https://ak.dyslexiaida.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2021/10/IDA-Alaska-2021-Q3-Newsletter.pdf

10/08/2021

And they’re off! A good group of IDA members and friends are off along Anchorage’s iconic Coastal Trail for the virtual .

Goodies will be waiting at the end including a generous donation from Kat's Epic Trail Bites and pictures with Miss Alaska For America Strong!

More pictures to come!

10/05/2021

Here is one of our suggested routes for the Virtual Dyslexia dash! Miss Alaska for America Strong will be running this course from Lyn Ary Park on Thursday, Oct. 7th at 5:30. Stop by and cheer her on or run alongside to complete your virtual dash! See the link in the comments for more information!