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Promoting literacy through research, education and advocacy.
Did you know?

One in five individuals has a learning disability - 80 percent of which are language-based.
Source: NICHD











Now what?

My child’s struggling to read or has just been diagnosed with dyslexia…

Now what?

You’ve taken the first step and have sought out answers…and you’ve come to the right place.

Congratulations.

The International Dyslexia Association, Upper Midwest Branch (IDA-UMB), is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting individuals with dyslexia and related language-based learning disorders, their families, and the community as a whole. We offer advocacy, educational opportunities and information to those with dyslexia, their families, and those that work with them each day—including tutors, general and special education teachers, school administrators and speech language pathologists, and related professionals.

We encourage you to explore our site. Within these pages you will find many helpful resources.

With the right instruction at the right intensity, all individuals can learn to read proficiently and reach their full potential.

The most important message we can convey as you begin your journey, is that there is great hope for the future for those who struggle to read, and those with dyslexia and related language-based learning disabilities.

We suggest you begin your journey here.