NCBIDA - Northern California Branch of The International Dyslexia Association

The mission of the Northern California Branch of The International Dyslexia Association is to assist individuals with specific language disabilities (dyslexia). We educate the community about the causes, symptoms, assessment and remediation of dyslexia; disseminate information about available resources; teach multisensory structured language instructional approaches to educators and other professionals; and collaborate with organizations working on behalf of people with dyslexia.

To meet our objectives, we sponsor several half-day workshops each year designed to provide information about different aspects of dyslexia. NCBIDA also runs simulation workshops that demonstrate what it is like to have dyslexia--an eye-opening experience that helps parents and teachers appreciate what a struggle learning can be for people with dyslexia. We also offer scholarships to help teachers obtain training in multisensory structured language education (MSLE) for teaching students with dyslexia.

Our members include educators, psychologists, physicians, individuals with dyslexia, and parents who have dealt with learning disability issues with local public and private schools. Please join us!

Information about resources in Northern California, including testing, tutoring, and scheduled events, can be obtained by calling NCBIDA at (650) 328-7667 or by sending an email to resources@dyslexia-ncbida.org.

The Northern California Branch's objectives are:

to increase awareness of dyslexia in the community
to provide support for parents and teachers
to promote teacher training.