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
Structured Literacy Training in Toronto Fall 2018 – Winter 2019
FUNDAMENTAL LEARNING is offering Structured Literacy TRAINING (a.k.a. Orton-Gillingham), Fall 2018 – Winter 2019, Toronto, Ontario This multisensory structured language approach […]
Upcoming free webinars from Learning Ally
What Dyslexia Red Flags Look Like for Different Students in Different Grades Sep 12, 2018 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM […]
Ontario Human Rights Commission releases “Accessible education for students with disabilities”
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has released “Accessible education for students with disabilities“. ONBIDA is pleased to see OHRC’s document […]
Free webinar – Critical Role of Phonemic Awareness in Foundational Reading Skills
Webinar – Critical Role of Phonemic Awareness in Foundational Reading Skills Tuesday, August 28, 2018 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT Presented […]
Free Webinar – Motivation Matters: 10 Research-Based Strategies to Motivate Struggling Readers
Motivation Matters: 10 Research-Based Strategies to Motivate Struggling Readers Wednesday, August 29, 2018 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT Presented by Terrie […]
Registration for ONBIDA’s 12th Annual Conference is now open!
ONBIDA’s 12th Annual Conference Early Identification and Intervention Strategies Saturday, Nov 3, 2018 Ontario Science Center, Toronto, ON NEW this […]
Free webinar: Strategies and Ideas for Creating a Dyslexia-Friendly Classroom
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT Presented by Nelda Reyes, Dyslexia Interventionist, De Zavala Elementary, San Marcos CISD, […]
Newly revised IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
The International Dyslexia Association has recently released revised Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. The standards defines what all […]
42 U.S. States Now Have Dyslexia Legislation
A new article by Martha Youman and Nancy Mather entitled “Dyslexia Laws in the U.S.A.: A 2018 Update” summarizes “Today, […]