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October 2018
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October 10, 2018 - Proclamation Day/Rally on the Hill

Picture with the Dyslexia Awareness Proclamation at the State House

Contact: Jackson Brown - Proclamation Coordinator for DD-MA
Email: Jacksonbrown.ma@gmail.com                                        
Cell: 917-881-3724

Jackson will meet you at the State House and coordinate a time to have  your photo taken with this years’ Proclamation.​
We recommend contacting your State Senator or Representative a head of time to invite them to be in the photo.

You can also set up appointments with your Senator and Representatives to share your story and why Dyslexia Awareness is so important, we recommend bringing your kids with you and let them share what it is like to be dyslexic in the Public School System.
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Remind your State Representatives that the Senate passed S.2607 and you want the House to follow through and pass it too.
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OCTOBER 12, 2018 - LIGHT IT UP RED

After school Picnic Social at Paul Revere Park Charlestown
Join us on October 12th to watch the Zakim Bridge go RED for Dyslexia Awareness

Contact: Fabienne Eliacin - Bridge Lighting Coordinator for DD-MA
Email: feliacin@gmail.com


CLICK HERE for Directions

OCTOBER 12, 2018 - Fall Conference

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The Dyslexia Foundation Fall 2018 conference topic will be 
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“Language Connections to Reading”.

This conference will be held on October 12, 2018
The Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 
Harvard Medical School.
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA

The Developing Brain, Language, Reading, Heredity
Nadine Gaab, Ph.D

Oral Language and Reading: Pre-K through Adolescence
Anthony Bashir, Ph.D

Assessing children who struggle with dyslexia and literacy:
Connecting Oral Language and Reading

Tiffany Hogan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Intervention: Integrating Technology, Oral Language and Reading
Sharon Plante, M.ED.

To attend CLICK HERE

OCTOBER 15, 2018 - Global Dyslexia Summit

Live Stream Global Dyslexia Summit - from London
Starting at 2:00 pm Boston time

CLICK HERE to learn more

OCTOBER 20, 2018 - 17th Annual Walk for Dyslexia awareness

There is no entry fee for participating in the walk, but we are encouraging people to collect sponsors for your walk
Getting started is easy to do, and it's fun. CLICK HERE for more information

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Entire Month of october

FREE Microsoft Dyslexia Awareness Workshops
Registration is required and seats are limited. Reserve your spot today.
(you must registered via Microsoft click on the dates below)

Sunday, October  7th  @ 2:00 pm - Microsoft Natick Mall 
Wednesday, October 10th @ 3:00 pm -  Microsoft Burlington Mall
Sunday, October 14th @ 4:00 pm - Microsoft Store Prudential Center · Boston
Monday, October 15th @  4:00 pm - Microsoft Store Prudential Center · Boston
Monday, October 22 @ 4:00 pm - Microsoft Natick Mall
Wednesday, October 24 @ 3:00 pm - Microsoft Burlington Mall
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Empowering students affected by Dyslexia with Windows 10 and Office 365
Free built-in tools to improve reading, writing, and accessibility

Are you looking for more tools to support your students or child who may need a boost in reading comprehension and confidence, including those affected by dyslexia? Would you like to learn how to access and use the accessibility features built into Windows10 and Office 365?

Please join Microsoft for free, informative, and hands-on one-hour workshops introducing educators and parents or caregivers to the Microsoft Learning Tools that implement proven techniques to improve reading and writing for people regardless of their age or ability.

Participants will:
Explore tools to empower different learning styles and abilities, and tools to support students with disabilities.
Get hands-on experience with Microsoft applications and tools including Learning Tools, the Ease of Access menu, and accessibility and productivity features of Office 365.
Gain resources to continue to explore Learning Tools and accessibility tools and features.



Local Library Dyslexia Awareness Event
Ask your local Library or Bookstore to host Dyslexia Awareness Section in October
CLICK HERE to download our "how to" pdf file


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  • Dyslexia Defined
    • MA Dyslexia Legislation >
      • Legislation Supporters
      • Budget Line Item: Additional language to the traditional Literacy Grant State Budget Line Item
      • MA Legislation Goals
      • MA SLD Facts
  • About Us
    • Neuroscience >
      • Join Us
    • Library Outreach
    • Events
    • Press
  • National Legislation
  • Civil Rights
    • IDEA and Dyslexia
    • 504/American with Disabilities Act and Dyslexia
    • Planning for an IEP
  • Resources
    • State and Fed Policy for Schools during the Covid -19 Emergency
    • Help for Dyslexic Learners
    • Additional Videos
  • Our Blog
  • Contact Us
  • you tube DDMA