Decoding Dyslexia IDA 2013 Conference Presentation
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PA R E N T A DVO C ACY I N T H E D I G I TA L AG E
DECODING DYSLEXIA
PARENT ADVOCACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Today’s parent advocates are a new, hybrid breed
• Part passion• Part information
They know their stuff and how to use it
They combine knowledge with passion to create CHANGE for their kids with
Dyslexia
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• What sets these modern advocates apart from those that laid the foundation for dyslexic children?
• DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
• While school budgets wane and resources are cut, access to technology is now universal
• Parents can log on and get equipped and encouraged
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• What online resources do parents use to stay informed and expand their advocacy?
• How can parents use social media to take advocacy out of 504/IEP meetings?
• How can parents use social media and other digital technology to connect and effectively spread advocacy efforts across state lines?
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• While parent advocacy has long been an important part of helping dyslexic children learn and succeed, in today’s digital age, the modern parent advocate is a whole new animal.
• Universally available technology has given parents full access to a plethora of educational materials online.
• They are able to quickly and easily read up, learn about and understand both the needs of their dyslexic students and how they can help them.
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• From learning about how to use the IDEA and 504 processes to accessing chat rooms, blogs and online support forums
• parents can log on and tune in to get education, help and support from the comfort of their own living room
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The result?
Today’s parent advocate:• is an informed• passionate• digitally literate delegate• going to bat for what they know is both available
and acceptable for their dyslexic kids and others like them
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TODAY’s parent advocates:
• Can easily focus both on how to become strong, informed advocates
• While also being able to access valuable information about their children’s disabilities to help them articulate more clearly how their needs should be met
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• Parents and other advocates can create measurable results when they take the time to learn and seek solid support in their advocacy efforts
• Together, parents and other advocates are helping dyslexic kids meet their educational and personal goals like never before.
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• HOW are parent advocates using digital technology to study up and develop advocacy skills?
• How are parents using social media and other technology to bolster advocacy efforts?
The Decoding Dyslexia grassroots parent movement is an excellent case study of both
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Decoding Dyslexia illustrates how informed, dedicated advocates can:
• Use digital tech and tools to connect with parents across the country concerned about the needs of dyslexic students
• Use digital tech and tools to connect parents with resources and support
• Use social media and digital marketing to increase awareness about dyslexia
• Use digital tech and tools as vehicles to influence legislation on a state by state basis
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What is Decoding Dyslexia?
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How did Decoding Dyslexia begin?
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Where is Decoding Dyslexia?
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Decoding Dyslexia is now in 40 states including
Alaska
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How does Decoding Dyslexia use Social Media and Digital Tech to connect parents with each
other and to resources?
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Decoding Dyslexia chapters have a combined total Facebook followers of 13,844 people
We have a combined total Twitter followers of 6,299
Our total combined Facebook and Twitter
followers is 20,143
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Who’s talking about the Decoding Dyslexia Movement?
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What online resources does Decoding Dyslexia point parents to for help and
support?
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How is Decoding Dyslexia using digital tools and social media to increase awareness
about Dyslexia?
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What traditional methods is Decoding Dyslexia using to raise Dyslexia awareness and create change as part of its Grassroots
Parents Movement?
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WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Visit www.DecodingDyslexia.net
Want to start a Decoding Dyslexia movement
in YOUR State?
Download our How To Guide
PARENT ADVOCACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Thank you for your interest and support as we advocate for change for ALL dyslexic children in
our country!
The Decoding Dyslexia National NetworkIDA Conference 2013 Parent Team