TMP Reports
Posted: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:45 pm

In an effort to promote greater knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and related learning disabilities, the Board of Directors of the International Dyslexia Association has designated the month of October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month.

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that causes difficulty in reading and spelling.

Parents, teachers, and other interested individuals are invited to attend the Dyslexia Information Forum, 6:25-8 p.m. on October 27 at Linebaugh Library. Join us for information on dyslexia, plus personal stories and advice from persons affected by dyslexia. A question and answer time will be available.

The panel members will be: Janet Camp, vice president of the Upper Middle TN Region of the Tennessee Branch of the International Dyslexia Association; Caresa Young, director of Vanderbilt Kennedy Reading Clinic; Dr. Amiee Holt, school psychology professor at MTSU; Erin Alexander, school psychologist for the Tennessee Center for the Study & Treatment of Dyslexia; Judy Oliff, resource teacher for Murfreesboro City Schools; and Elizabeth Smith, speech-language pathologist, MTSU Speech Clinic.

Persons interested in attending are asked to please RSVP to Grace James, 494-8880 or dyslexia@mtsu.edu. This program is co-sponsored by the Tennessee Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, Region 4; Linebaugh Public Library; Read to Succeed; and the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia.

Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine St. in Murfreesboro. The Library is the cornerstone of our community, enriching lives through free resources for learning, fun, and opportunity. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit www.linebaugh.org.