Dyslexia Canada

Toronto, Ontario, M5C2B8 Canada

Mission Statement

Dyslexia Canada is committed to ensuring that every child in Canada with dyslexia gets a fair and equitable education. Dyslexia Canada was formed in 2016 as a way to ensure that there was a national voice and forum to advocate for all Canadian children with dyslexia. By partnering with professional organizations, experts and advocates, Dyslexia Canada strives to drive systemic change by engaging and educating the public and establishing legislation specific to recognizing and remediating dyslexia.

About This Cause

What we are advocating for: 1. Recognition of dyslexia and a universally used science-based, neurobiological definition. 2. Universal screening for reading difficulties in kindergarten through grade 2. 3. Immediate and mandatory provision of evidence-based, dyslexia-specific interventions that are explicit, systematic and cumulative to all Canadian children with dyslexia. 4. Mandatory training for primary educators in dyslexia-specific interventions. What we believe: - The education system in Canada must recognize and educate the 15 - 20% of children in the classroom with the invisible reading barrier called dyslexia. These children are the crisis in the classroom today and the face of adult illiteracy tomorrow. They need our help. - Children with dyslexia can learn to read if they are identified early and are provided with a structured, evidence-based approach to reading. Far too many children with dyslexia are not receiving the help they need and deserve and we at Dyslexia Canada, intend to change that.

Dyslexia Canada
700-20 Toronto St
Toronto, Ontario M5C2B8
Canada
Unique Identifier 775679095RR0001