“Dyslexia: You can view it as an anchor, or you can embrace the gifts that accompany dyslexia and choose to soar!" - Dyslexia Kids

Assistive Technology Information

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xf55bbq1ws4hmmj/AT_solutions-may2012.pdf
There is wonderful technology to help your student’s educational process including:
Smart Pens Livescribe 3, audio books, text-to-speech software, speech recognition software, spell checkers, and alternative keyboards.
For some good information visit www.Greatschools.com or the link below:

Decoding Dyslexia - TN

http://decodingdyslexiatn.wordpress.com

Decoding Dyslexia Tennessee is a grassroots movement driven by Tennessee families concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities in our public schools.

International Dyslexia Association—Nashville Branch (IDA-TNB)

http://www.tnida.org

This link will take you to the Tennessee Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. We encourage those who are able to become members of this local organization to do so.

Wrightslaw

www.wrightslaw.com
This link takes you to a resource for parents regarding special education law, including extensive information about IEPs, Section 504s and advocacy.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

http://www.ncld.org
Provides information about learning disabilities, such as checklists, guides, videos, podcasts, ASK THE EXPERT, and FAQ's

LDOnline

http://www.ldonline.org

Informative sights for LD families including practical family solutions.

Learning Ally (formerly RFB&D)

https://www.learningally.org
Learning Ally provides recorded copies of reading materials including books and textbooks and has an extensive library in several convenient formats. Learning Ally also does wonderful webinars.

Bright Solutions for Dyslexia

www.brightsolutions.us
Susan Barton is a passionate and knowledgeable figure in the field of dyslexia. She has an easy-to-read informational website with free online videos.

CHADD

www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Great information for those of you dealing with this issue in conjunction with dyslexia.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)

http://www.copaa.org
Your national voice for special education rights and advocacy. COPAA provides attorney and special education advocate referrals by location.

Resources