Welcome to the Website of the
Wisconsin Branch of The International Dyslexia Association (WIBIDA)

 Mission Statement:  We are dedicated to the study and remediation of dyslexia and to the support and encouragement of individuals with dyslexia and their families.

IDA was founded in 1949 and continues the work of Dr. Samuel Orton in the study, prevention and treatment of the specific learning disability known as dyslexia that affects up to 20% of the population. Formerly known as the Orton Dyslexia Society, IDA has 48 branches in the United States in addition to 11 global partners. For more information, go to www.interdys.org   

WIBIDA ANNUAL MEETING-November 6th-Check back soon for more details

IN MEMORY

WIBIDA is deeply saddened by the loss of Jan Lauerman, a long-time friend and advocate for those with dyslexia and/or other learning disabilities. To read about Jan's life, please click here

Coming in October: Wilson Anderson Training

Send in your registrations now for the Wilson Anderson Training in October:

Wilson Anderson Workshop, October 9, 2010
Location:  Dyslexia Learning Center in Eau Claire, WI
You can find complete details about this two-part workshop for teachers and parents in the WIBIDA July Newsletter

IDA ANNUAL

 

The Dyslexia Dash is a National fundraising event, coinciding with the IDA annual conference.  Members, families, colleagues, friends and supporters of all ages will walk, run or jog around Phoenix on October 30th, raising awareness and financial support for IDA's mission to improve literacy for struggling readers.

 

Everyone is welcome: runners, joggers, walkers and, for those who can't be there--"Virtual Dashers"--participate by raising pledges even if you don't run the 5K!  Teams are encouraged!  Get your Branch, school, employer and friends to form your team!

 

Prizes will be awarded to individual finishers, teams, Branches and more.  For more information call 410-296-0232 x402 or email Kristi Bowman at IDA.  

 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 
      Click here to sponsor Team WIBIDA.