Parent Portal

IDA/NJIDA is excited to announce our brand new Parent Membership. This new, revamped membership is designed exclusively for parents and includes:

*An interactive online community for parents only
*Dyslexia Connection e-newsletter
*Educational scholarships for students
*Discounted Parent Membership and member discounts
*And much more

Check out our parent brochure


Click the links below for resources that may be helpful to you as a parent.

Is my child dyslexic?

What is dyslexia?

Dyslexia Basics

Should my dyslexic child study a foreign language?

IDA Recommended Reading

More Books to Consider

Early Intervention

Find a tutor

Find a program

Assistive Technology

Multimedia Room

Other Useful Links

CHECK IT OUT!:  Reading for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) now has downloadable audio books. 
They can be downloaded
to MAC or P.C. with FREE downloadable software if you have an RFB&D membership. 

The Federal government has provided a grant so right now, individual memberships for at-home use are FREE!  Most major textbooks are available.

Free Membership

Free downloadable reader software

NEW JERSEY READING DISABILITIES TASK FORCE UPDATES:
On January 16, 2010, New Jersey passed legislation to create a Reading Disabilities Task Force to evaluate practices for diagnosing and educating children with reading disabilities.

Click the links to find out the status of the taskforce:

Samantha Ravelli, 13, still waiting for Reading Disabilities Task Force she inspired to become reality

Reading Disabilities Task Force supporters urge governor to get it together

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CHECK THIS OUT:
Looking for a place to share tips and get suggestions from other parents? NJIDA just launched its Parent Forum for you to do just that!
Click Here to Go to the Parent Forum