Welcome to ONBIDA!
The Ontario Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is committed to providing information, support and advocacy for individuals with dyslexia, their families and educators in Ontario. We hope the many resources on this website are helpful in giving you a better understanding of dyslexia, the importance of early identification and effective intervention and other ways to support a child or adult with dyslexia.
Liisa Freure, President, ONBIDA
Latest News
Henry Winkler & dyslexia
Thank you Adath Israel Congregation for inviting ONBIDA (Tracy Shepard) to meet with Henry Winkler (The Fonz-Happy Days ) who […]
An Evening with Henry Winkler in Toronto
An Evening with Henry Winkler Henry Winkler, award-winning actor, shares stories from his career, the Holocaust and overcoming dyslexia. November […]
In Conversation with Maryanne Wolf – Toronto, Thurs Nov 8 7pm
In Conversation with Maryanne Wolf Join Indigo’s CEO and Chief Booklover, Heather Reisman, as she welcomes author Maryanne Wolf to discuss her […]
NY Times – Why are we still teaching reading the wrong way?
Check out this article in the NY Times “Why are we still teaching reading the wrong way? Teacher preparation programs continue […]
This Saturday! ONBIDA’s Literacy and Learning Conference
ONBIDA’s 12th Literacy & Learning Conference Early Identification and Intervention Strategies Saturday, Nov 3, 2018 Ontario Science Center, Toronto, ON […]
Application developer looking for adults with dyslexia
We are posting this request from Andre Milota, PhD. I am looking to speak (via Skype/Google Hangouts) with fellow adult […]
Mark it Read National Campaign by Dyslexia Canada
ONBIDA would like to share Dyslexia Canada’s Mark it Read –a national campaign designed to raise awareness and support for […]
Early bird deadline approaching – ONBIDA’s 12 Annual Conference
ONBIDA’s 12th Annual Conference Early Identification and Intervention Strategies Saturday, Nov 3, 2018 Ontario Science Center, Toronto, ON NEW this […]
An interesting article about literacy instruction and the science of reading
This article, Hard Words – Why Kids Aren’t Being Taught to Read, is from the U.S. but it includes great […]