ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Save the Date
  Dyslexia Today 2012:  A Conference for Professionals and Parents will be held by PBIDA's Western Region on April 14, 2012 at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Homestead, PA.
  Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D., will present the keynote address, "Reading FAST or Reading WELL? Let's Take Another Look at Fluency."  Register early; space is limited. Registration will open February 10th.
   
• PBIDA's 34th Annual Conference will be held on October 5, 2012, at the Woodlynde School in Strafford, PA. Eric Tridas, M.D., will present the keynote address.

The Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (PBIDA), serving Pennsylvania and Delaware, provides support and information for individuals, families and educational professionals concerned with the issues of dyslexia and learning differences. The branch includes a Regional Group (pittsburgh.dyslexia@pbida.org)  which provides services to individuals located in the Pittsburgh area.

The PBIDA believes all individuals have the right to reach their full potential and is committed to helping parents and educational professionals become well-informed advocates for the needs of children and individuals with dyslexia and learning differences.

Programs and Services provided by the PBIDA include

• Branch Membership
• Annual Fall Conference
• Parent and Adult Support
• Resources and Reference Library
• Information and Referral
• Teacher Training
• Scholarship Support
• Newsletter
• Branch Web Site