After our six-year-old son was diagnosed as dyslexic, we set out to learn as much about dyslexia as we possibly could. What we learned left us feeling hopeless and disheartened.
1 in 5 people are dyslexic, that's 20% of the population with almost no shared knowledge of what dyslexia actually is. In looking for local dyslexia services, to help our son, we learned there are very little-to no option
s. The available tutors are booked and schools don't currently have the appropriate tools to help these children. We began the Columbia Gorge Dyslexia Fund (CGDF) with the intention of being a part of the solution for dyslexia in our region. Being the big dreamers that we are, we envision a community where dyslexic children thrive in and outside the classroom and that means we need a Center for Dyslexia & Creativity. Goals for the Fund:
1. A center or school for dyslexic children.
2. Empower educators with proper training
to discern dyslexia’s warning signs and use appropriate classroom accommodation strategies that can change the life of dyslexic children.
3. Provide scholarships for professionals seeking to become certified dyslexic tutors.
4. Provide financial aide to families for the cost of tutoring.
5. Provide education and access to appropriate assistive technologies. We love living in the Gorge for its beauty and lifestyle but it cannot come at the price of our children's access to a superior education that meets their needs. With this fund, we believe the Columbia Gorge can be a shining example of a community that nourishes its children to reach their greatest potential.
