Helpful Websites
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General Dyslexia Information
Dyslexia First 100 Days A guided informational tour for anyone new to dyslexia
Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
Bright Solutions for Dyslexia Susan Barton’s web site on her reading/spelling program as well as dyslexia information
Dyslexia Help University of Michigan’s comprehensive dyslexia resource
International Dyslexia Association List of IDA fact sheets
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IEPs and 504 Plans
Wrightslaw Topics index
All About the IEP From the Center for Parent Information and Resources
IEP vs. 504 Plan: What’s the Difference? Article from Understood.org
A 504 Plan for Dyslexia Our favorite list of possible accommodations for students with dyslexia
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Assistive Technology
Bookshare Free e-book library for people with print-related disabilities including dyslexia
Learning Ally Human read audio book library for people with print-related disabilities including dyslexia
Voice Dream Reader Customizable Ipad reading app, can download Bookshare books directly into it
Don Johnston Company with a variety of assistive technology products for dyslexia
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Dysgraphia
What is Dysgraphia? Article from Handwriting Problem Solutions
Understanding Dysgraphia Article from Wrightslaw
Brightlines Paper Developed by an Iowa Occupational Therapist, helpful for young children with dysgraphia
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Dyscalculia
What is Dyscalculia? Understood.org
How to Spot Dyscalculia Article from Child Mind Institute
Visit the Idaho State Department of Education for Idaho-specific guidelines and resources including:
“Dyslexia made me a great problem solver and a good communicator. I have to simplify things to understand them.”
— Richard Branson, entrepreneur and founder of Virgin Group
