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IDA Purpose Statement
 The purpose of The International Dyslexia Association is to pursue and provide the most comprehensive range of information and services that address the full scope of dyslexia and related difficulties in learning to read and write.
In a way that creates hope, possibility and partnership.
So that every individual has the opportunity to lead a productive and fulfilling life, and society benefits from the resource that is liberated.
IDA Mission Statement
 The International Dyslexia Association is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with individuals with dyslexia and their families. We believe all individuals have the right to achieve their potential, that individual learning abilities can be strengthened, and that social, educational and cultural barriers to language acquisition and use must be removed.
IDA actively promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for individuals with dyslexia. We support and encourage interdisciplinary study and research. We facilitate the exploration of the causes and early identification of dyslexia and are committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research-based knowledge.
IDA Headquarters
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, IDA has more than 13.000 members worldwide. Members and the public-at-large have access to local resources throughout more than 45 branches in the U.S., Canada and affiliate organizations around the world.
Ontario Branch
The Ontario Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (ONBIDA) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in June 2004. The branch is operated entirely by volunteers, providing free information, support and referral services to the public.
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Sally Shearman (President)
Aurora, Ontario
Public School Teacher |
Roby Hochman (Vice-President)
Thornhill, Ontario
Speech Language Pathologist |
Cathi Fynn (Treasurer)
Richmond Hill, Ontario |
Sonia Reichman (Secretary)
Toronto, Ontario
Speech Language Pathologist |
Liisa Freure
Toronto, Ontario
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Deborah Lamb
Toronto, Ontario
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Karen Ghelani
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Psychologist |
Cheze Morgan
Richmond Hill, Ontario
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Eleanor Collins
Toronto, Ontario
Reading Therapist |
Donald R. Fick
Aylmer, Ontario
Scottish Rite Learning Centres |
Kevin Burgess
Toronto, Ontario |
Valerie Fish
Toronto, Ontario |
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Kira Hensley
Ajax, Ontario
Remedial Reading Teacher
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Jan MacLean
Kingston, Ontario
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