Newsletter October 2023
October 2023
Happy month of October!
OCTOBER is Dyslexia Awareness Month… so let’s ensure everyone knows the truth about dyslexia and how to correct it!
WE ARE SO BLESSED and proud to have this way of thinking…let’s get our Universal Symbol widely known! Please consider purchasing our pin and sharing it with friends, family and colleagues. Your donation helps support our VISION: ‘that any individual, child or adult, who has the 'gift' of dyslexia, will have the opportunity of reaching their full potential.’
WE ARE EXCITED to announce the making of a documentary film on Dyslexia and our aim to achieve Neuroinclusivity in education. Our project is made possible with the support from TELUS STORYHIVE, and will be available for free on TELUS Optik TV towards the end of 2024. More details to come! We start filming this month - Dyslexia Awareness Month. Check out our short ‘pitch’ film below.
WE KNOW WHAT CAUSES Dyslexia. Watch Dyslexia: Enable The Learning Difference: Sue Blyth Hall: TEDxBearCreekPark
….AND WE KNOW HOW to correct the challenges so the gift can be enjoyed and potential achieved !!! We have curated a large collection of books and websites. Please visit our website at https://www.thewds.org/parental-support for a complete list of resources.
Would you like to help us spread the word?
Share one/some of our YouTube videos. Visit our channel HERE.
Share some of our podcasts…We have 6 series. Visit our channel HERE.
What dyslexia really is…
How it can be avoided…
Talking to dyslexics who are enjoying their gift
Interviewing TEDx speakers
The Quiet Warrior – Tom Dutta
Various topics taken from Come to the Dyslexic Table
We have over 1,000 listens… next target is 5,000 !
And please do help us to continue.. this year has been incredible.
Our BURSARY Fund received an award from 100 Women Who Care which is so gratefully received.
Our OUTREACH is going to benefit enormously from a TELUS STORYHIVE grant for a documentary.
Our PREVENTION objective has been awarded a grant from the Ministry of Education and Child Care via BC Campus to create a professional development course for Early Childhood Educators.
We couldn’t be more grateful ... and busy !
We are on a roll, let’s pick up speed
Visit our Giving Page for many ways you can support our Mission & Vision HERE
Nadine Schumont of Picture Perfect Learning Solutions and WDS Board Director has opened a new Center in Stratford, Ontario; Picture Perfect Learning Center. “We're thrilled to report that our recent open house at the new Picture Perfect Learning Center was a tremendous success! Attendees had a fantastic time exploring our offerings, including information sessions on neurodiverse services, the Davis® method, and specialized tutoring. Our Early Learners Pod and Youth Pod Days received a warm welcome, emphasizing our commitment to tailored learning. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting event! Stay tuned for more transformative learning experiences at Picture Perfect Learning Solutions.” To read more about Picture Perfect Learning Center and programming check out her website HERE.
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Come to The Dyslexic Table - Live Chat -november 1st Topic: the Science of Reading.
RSVP HERE.
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We thought you might like to see what we are up to:
October 1-31st - Dyslexia Awareness Month - we have a plan to make sure people are aware!
October 1st - Come to The Dyslexic Table is about Dyspraxia
November 9-12 - DDAI Conference - San Francisco - Sue has been invited to be part of a non-profit session.
November 28th - Giving Tuesday
Nadine and Sue continue to offer the Why Ty Parent Support Courses.
For more information click on the button below. View a parent’s testimonial on our YouTube Channel HERE.
WE’VE GONE INTERNATIONAL ! The Kakamega Project.
The WDS & The Kakamega Project team are on a mission ! To provide effective dyslexia education training to developing remedial tutors and supporting parents in Kakamega County, Kenya. We are very excited and honoured to be part of this initiative and look forward to telling you how it is unfolding. Visit our Campaign page HERE.
Nadine Schumont from Picture Perfect Learning Solutions in Stratford, Ontario is happy to announce the release of her new “Neurodiversity" T-shirts and merchandise.
With every t-shirt sold, $5 will be donated to the Whole Dyslexic Society to use towards the many services offered. Click this LINK to see, and buy her exciting products.
Our Giving Guide:
COMING SOON!! All about Legacy Giving and Donor Advised Funds
NEW! Canada Helps Bursary Fund Fundraising Campaign for The WDS. The Whole Dyslexic Society’s bursary fund is seeking regeneration. We have four families who have been waiting far too long for a bursary. We know the transformation a Davis program can bring to their lives! Read all about our August Challenge to raise funds for our bursary program HERE.
Picture Perfect Learning Solutions Neurodiversity Shirts & Merchandise. Nadine Schumont has create a line of shirts and merchandise celebrating neurodiversity. You can view the range of styles and the image on the back through her store. For every shirt sold Nadine is donating $5.00 to The Whole Dyslexic Society. Check out her shop page HERE.
Purchase our Gifted with Dyslexia Pins. Purchase our Pins Here
TruEarth Eco-Friendly Laundry Soap and Products. 20% of all sales go to our Society. Please follow the link to our Tru-Earth product page to purchase. Tru-Earth Eco-Friendly Products Here
Donate a Car Canada. Looking for simple and free car removal? Donate a Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for The Whole Dyslexic Society. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to The Whole Dyslexic Society through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction (depending on its condition, age and location). Read more about Donate a Car Canada…….
See how donations can result in tax credits by reading the article below. Read More…Tax Benefits of Charitable Donations
Partial proceeds go to The WDS from sales and rentals of Ed Roman’s highly acclaimed “Red Omen” video. For more information on renting or buying Red Omen click here
We gratefully accept donations through our Canada helps charity page. We have a variety of donor options. Thank you !
Canada Helps - General Fund
Canada Helps - Bursary Fund
Canada Helps Tribute - Donate in honour of or in memory of a loved one.
Canada Helps Securities - A donation of securities or mutual funds is the most efficient way to give charitably. Since capital gains taxes don't apply, our charity receives the full fair market value when the security is sold, and you get a tax receipt which reflects your larger contribution. This allows you to give more and get more. TO READ MORE ABOUT DONATING SECURITIES OR MUTUAL FUNDS CLICK HERE
We are a registered charity with the PayPal Giving Fund. You can donate to our organization using your PayPal account with no fees. Thank you ! PayPal Giving Fund