Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Cause Area
- Education & Literacy
Location
985 W. Silver Spring PlaceOro Valley, AZ 85755 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the specific learning disability, Dyslexia.
Description
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) was founded in 1949 in memory of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a distinguished neurologist who performed pioneering work in identifying and treating dyslexia. The IDA is the oldest organization regarding learning disabilities in the nation. Formed in 1984, the Arizona Branch of the IDA is a very active organization with diverse membership. Our state branch provides up-to-date information regarding dyslexia and literacy research, local service providers, training opportunities, and other events through this website, Facebook posts, and Constant Contact outreach.