Manitoba Parent Support Group
Welcome to a new support group for parents and caregivers of children with dyslexia in Winnipeg, MB.
Events
Welcome to a new support group for parents and caregivers of children with dyslexia in Winnipeg, MB.
Join Dyslexia Decoded in this in-person information session about IEPs and Accommodations in North Vancouver.
BC educators, please join us in this unique workshop series based in joining together to advocate for evidence-based practices.
Join Dyslexia Decoded in this in-person information session about Transitions and Summer Planning
Calling all parents of children with dyslexia! Bring your kids to meet and mingle with older students who also have dyslexia. This event is a unique opportunity to connect and gain insights from those who have navigated the school system with dyslexia.
Families in Vancouver BC, there is a new parent support group for you. Join Dyslexia Decoded for a face-to-face event for parents of children dealing with dyslexia - a chance to connect, learn and share experiences.
A discussion about common myths about dyslexia in French immersion and how caregivers can support their children.
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is hosting an online public information session about its Equitable Education for Students with Reading Disabilities initiative
One of our most requested webinars, join us for this informative webinar about accessing disability benefits for your family. Speaker, Stephanie Ricchio, will walk you through the process and offer some advice on completing a successful application.
Join us for a screening of this important film, The Truth About Reading in Barrie Ontario on November 9th, 2023.
Join us for a bilingual Facebook Live event where we will discuss supporting your child with dyslexia and the launch of a new book for children about dyslexia.
Join us for a free filming of "The Truth About Reading" followed by a panel discussion and networking to celebrate Dyslexia Awareness month.
Join us for a free screening of the documentary "The Truth About Reading" at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion about the positive changes happening from local to national levels.
Break the silence and stigma surrounding illiteracy and sub-literacy and learn about proven solutions already available. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts.
Join our virtual peer support group, Community Connections, that provides assistance and support to parents who are advocating for their child's right to education.
This webinar will give educators working with youth in grades 4-12 tools and intervention strategies grounded in structured literacy, to support struggling readers. Our goal is to provide real-time examples of how educators can address word reading, fluency, and comprehension building in full classroom scenarios. And if there is a roadblock, what to do next.
This webinar will be led by dyslexic and ADHD educator and vice principal Michael Karras who will discuss how to help your student with dyslexia transition to high school. This will be directed at students in grades 6 through to grade 8 and their families.
In this episode, the Near North DSB team will share their implementation journey towards a district-wide adoption of literacy practices in alignment with the Science of Reading and Right to Read. They will discuss their timeline of the work, intentional moves, resources used across the system, as well what they believe their next steps to be.
Join us to examine primary reading and build connections with other educators. This book study focuses on The Art & Science of Teaching Primary Reading by Christopher Such. This book study is broken in to 6 parts over 4 sessions.
Monday March 6 Part1: Reading and its Origins & Part 2: Decoding
Tuesday, March 21st Part 3: Language Comprehension
Monday April 3rd Part 4: Opportunities to Enhance Reading & Part 5: Addressing Reading Difficulties
Wednesday, April 19th Part 6: The Reading diet & Wrap Up
In this webinar you will learn about the Disability Tax Credit and Registered Disability Savings Plan and how to access them.
The Dyslexia Champions of Manitoba are excited to announce the launch of the Dyslexia: Parent Toolkit Workshop training. We can’t wait to share this resource with you to help you successfully advocate and support your child, and navigate the education system using this comprehensive parent toolkit.
Dyslexia Canada and Chartered Professional Accountants of BC are hosting a free virtual CPA financial literacy session for parents and caregivers with children who have a learning difference on how to address money-related topics, as well as tips to raise financially independent children.
During this free virtual workshop experienced human rights lawyer, Wade Poziomka, will unpack the definition of discrimination, the legal obligations of school boards, and the steps you can take as a parent if your child has been denied access to necessary instruction and support at school.
Join us to celebrate the success of this year's Mark it Read for dyslexia awareness campaign and watch our prize draw live.
We will share highlights of this year’s campaign and celebrate the progress we have made over the past five years. Join in the excitement as we draw the winners of our photo contest. Everyone who joins us live for the wrap-up party will also be entered into a special draw for a bonus prize!
Dyslexia Canada is hosting its first in-person event! If your kids and family want the opportunity to meet celebrity ambassador Chef Dale MacKay at his Saskatoon restaurant (Ayden Kitchen & Bar), grab your tickets today!
On Friday, October 21st, 2022, the Manitoba Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, the Honourable Wayne Ewasko, will be speaking at a Mark it Read event in Manitoba organized by Twila Richards.
Dyslexia Canada is now an official charity partner of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and here are all of the ways you can get involved and support us this October.
To kick off Dyslexia Awareness Month and Mark it Read 2022, we invite elementary school classes from across Canada to join us for this fun and informative virtual 30 minute session. Students will have the opportunity to learn a little bit about what dyslexia is, hear from Canadian students about their experiences with dyslexia, and meet a very special guest.
Classes that register for this event before September 15th will receive a package of goodies full of stickers and bookmarks. All classes that register will also be entered into a draw to win a classroom pizza party and some new books for their school library.
Follow up to the Right to Read Report: Celebrating progress and planning next steps
Meetings will occur on the last Thursday of each month from 7 to 8 pm EST. Meetings will occur on a drop-in basis.
Polar Pursuit is a virtual interactive game, hosted by Dyslexia Canada, where you will compete against others to complete various missions, challenges and scavenger hunts in order to win some amazing prizes!
Join us for an interactive acting and drawing workshop for young creative folk ages 10 to 16. November 27, 2021.
Manitoba Teachers for Students with Learning Disabilities (MTSLD) are offering a full day of events about dyslexia, dyscalculia, and specific learning disabilities including reading and math instruction. Dyslexia Canada's Executive Director, Christine Staley, will be speaking at this event.
International Dyslexia Association Ontario and Dyslexia Canada are kicking off Dyslexia Awareness Month with a virtual launch party. Classes across Canada are invited to join us to learn more about dyslexia in a fun and friendly way, hear from some amazing dyslexic students about how dyslexia has impacted them and meet Dyslexia Canada Ambassador, Taylor Reid, Professional Triathlete and Ironman Champion. You will also learn how your class can get involved throughout the month.
There are so many creative and innovative people with dyslexia. We are proud to showcase one of those people in our first Dyslexia Strengths Studio online workshop to help spark your own creativity.
Join our dyslexic hero, artist, illustrator, designer, and engineer Sarah Jane Vickery for a creative and fun workshop for all the family to enjoy!