to the Northern California Branch of The International Dyslexia Association (NCBIDA). The International Dyslexia Association provides a forum where parents, educators, individuals with dyslexia and researchers share their knowledge about a disorder that affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. population. The NCBIDA, the oldest branch of IDA, provides workshops, hands-on simulations, and resources to increase public awareness of dyslexia.

• Dyslexia is the most common learning disability.
• It is a language-based learning disability that affects people with average to above average intelligence.
• There are many successful people with dyslexia such as Henry Winkler, Bruce Jenner, Whoopi Goldberg and Charles Schwab.
• IDA has established standards for teachers of reading

NCBIDA turns 40! 2013 marks our 40th year of serving people with the learning challenge dyslexia in Northern California. Join us at one of our upcoming programs, or support our work by making a donation.