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About Our Branch
The Long Island Branch of The International Dyslexia Association is a
501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific and educational
organization which was formed to increase public awareness
of dyslexia in the Long Island area of New York. We have
been serving individuals with dyslexia, their families, and
professionals in the field in this community for over 25
years.
We are a resource and support system for parents,
dyslexics, and educators. Tutoring, testing, and other
information about resources in the state can be obtained by
leaving a message at our Branch Office or sending us an
e-mail.
Many of our members are actively involved in the
diagnosis and remediation of dyslexia. Our members are
educators, psychologists, physicians, individuals with
dyslexia, and parents who have dealt with learning
disability issues within local public and private schools.
Over the past few years, we have developed a network of
local school officials, parents, attorneys, and other
professionals who are accustomed to helping parents navigate
the channels of the school system.
Our Objectives
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Increase awareness of dyslexia in the
community
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Provide support for parents and teachers
We offer seminars and conferences during the
year to help us meet these objectives.
Programs & Services
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Our Branch maintains a local telephone
message system and Branch Office to answer information
requests.
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Our Branch sponsors a yearly conference,
which attracts teachers, tutors, parents, school
administrators, and medical professionals.
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We offer four topic workshops during the
year, as well.
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Every summer, we hold a week long Orton-Gillingham
course.
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We have support groups on parent, tutor,
and adult issues.
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We publish a newsletter twice a year to
keep our members informed of local events, research
articles, and parent and adult dyslexia information.
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We also maintain a lending library, tutor
network, and speaker's bureau.
- We offer a website for information
and to provide support.
To obtain more information about the services
described above, please contact us.
The International Dyslexia Association does not endorse,
accredit, recommend or evaluate schools, colleges, camps, or
institutions; teacher-training activities; specific
educational materials or techniques; diagnostic tests or
methods; individual or group practitioners in any field.
The Association is convinced that selection of appropriate
diagnostic and/or remedial resources is the responsibility
of the inquirer, who alone can best determine the essential
elements of compatibility and accessibility.
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