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Dyslexia Awareness+
Meet Sam - a long-time
#DyslexiaBC Awareness Ambassador
who created an Extreme Domino Course
to inspire curiosity & creativity!
“You never know what can become an Extreme Domino!”
Got a project to share? We’d love to feature it!
#bced #Dyslexia
youtu.be/J8hbFTyc80k
Meet Sam - a long-time
#DyslexiaBC Awareness Ambassador
who created an Extreme Domino Course
to inspire curiosity & creativity!
“You never know what can become an Extreme Domino!”
Got a project to share? We’d love to feature it!
#bced #Dyslexia
youtu.be/J8hbFTyc80k
Extreme Dominoes By SAM - submitted to Dyslexia BC for #dyslexiaawarenessmonth
YouTube video by Dyslexia BC
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Dyslexia Awareness+
Meet Sam - a long-time
#DyslexiaBC Awareness Ambassador
who created an Extreme Domino Course
to inspire curiosity & creativity!
“You never know what can become an Extreme Domino!”
Got a project to share? We’d love to feature it!
#bced #Dyslexia
youtu.be/J8hbFTyc80k
Meet Sam - a long-time
#DyslexiaBC Awareness Ambassador
who created an Extreme Domino Course
to inspire curiosity & creativity!
“You never know what can become an Extreme Domino!”
Got a project to share? We’d love to feature it!
#bced #Dyslexia
youtu.be/J8hbFTyc80k
Got a call from a parent today.
Her teen with dyslexia is expected to “fill in the blanks” on notes meant as accommodations.
For students with processing challenges, that’s not access — that’s another barrier.
#DyslexiaIsReal #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #accessiblebc #InclusionMatters
Her teen with dyslexia is expected to “fill in the blanks” on notes meant as accommodations.
For students with processing challenges, that’s not access — that’s another barrier.
#DyslexiaIsReal #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #accessiblebc #InclusionMatters
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Got a call from a parent today.
Her teen with dyslexia is expected to “fill in the blanks” on notes meant as accommodations.
For students with processing challenges, that’s not access — that’s another barrier.
#DyslexiaIsReal #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #accessiblebc #InclusionMatters
Her teen with dyslexia is expected to “fill in the blanks” on notes meant as accommodations.
For students with processing challenges, that’s not access — that’s another barrier.
#DyslexiaIsReal #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #accessiblebc #InclusionMatters
“If you could turn back time, would you change having dyslexia?”
“No! It caused pain, but it’s me.”
Cher
🌟
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaBC #Neurodiversity #bced #bcpoli #selfacceptance #BeYourself #Dyslexia #Cher
“No! It caused pain, but it’s me.”
Cher
🌟
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaBC #Neurodiversity #bced #bcpoli #selfacceptance #BeYourself #Dyslexia #Cher
October 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
“If you could turn back time, would you change having dyslexia?”
“No! It caused pain, but it’s me.”
Cher
🌟
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaBC #Neurodiversity #bced #bcpoli #selfacceptance #BeYourself #Dyslexia #Cher
“No! It caused pain, but it’s me.”
Cher
🌟
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaBC #Neurodiversity #bced #bcpoli #selfacceptance #BeYourself #Dyslexia #Cher
New blog alert from DyslexiaBC.
Based on a blog written by Kim Block @BCEdAccess
#bcpoli #bced #DyslexiaBC #AccessibleBC #Inclusionmatters
#HumanRights #DisabilityRights
dyslexiabc.ca/blog-1/f/whe...
Based on a blog written by Kim Block @BCEdAccess
#bcpoli #bced #DyslexiaBC #AccessibleBC #Inclusionmatters
#HumanRights #DisabilityRights
dyslexiabc.ca/blog-1/f/whe...
When the System Fails: Dyslexia & Systemic Oppression in Schools
Every child in British Columbia deserves access to a quality, equitable education — yet for thousands of students with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, this p...
dyslexiabc.ca
October 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
New blog alert from DyslexiaBC.
Based on a blog written by Kim Block @BCEdAccess
#bcpoli #bced #DyslexiaBC #AccessibleBC #Inclusionmatters
#HumanRights #DisabilityRights
dyslexiabc.ca/blog-1/f/whe...
Based on a blog written by Kim Block @BCEdAccess
#bcpoli #bced #DyslexiaBC #AccessibleBC #Inclusionmatters
#HumanRights #DisabilityRights
dyslexiabc.ca/blog-1/f/whe...
“The brain is most malleable early in life - this is when intervention can make the biggest difference.” Dr. Nadine Gaab
After Grade 4, it can take 4× longer 2 close reading gaps.
Early screening & structured literacy in the early years change lives — & protect self-esteem.
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth
After Grade 4, it can take 4× longer 2 close reading gaps.
Early screening & structured literacy in the early years change lives — & protect self-esteem.
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth
October 20, 2025 at 6:48 AM
“The brain is most malleable early in life - this is when intervention can make the biggest difference.” Dr. Nadine Gaab
After Grade 4, it can take 4× longer 2 close reading gaps.
Early screening & structured literacy in the early years change lives — & protect self-esteem.
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth
After Grade 4, it can take 4× longer 2 close reading gaps.
Early screening & structured literacy in the early years change lives — & protect self-esteem.
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth
“When I was a kid they didn’t call it dyslexia. They called it… you were slow”-Whoopi Goldberg
Dyslexia is not a lack of intelligence. It’s a difference in how the brain processes language.
Let’s change the words. Let’s change the story. ❤️
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #EndTheStigma #DyslexiaBC #bcpoli
Dyslexia is not a lack of intelligence. It’s a difference in how the brain processes language.
Let’s change the words. Let’s change the story. ❤️
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #EndTheStigma #DyslexiaBC #bcpoli
October 17, 2025 at 3:43 AM
“When I was a kid they didn’t call it dyslexia. They called it… you were slow”-Whoopi Goldberg
Dyslexia is not a lack of intelligence. It’s a difference in how the brain processes language.
Let’s change the words. Let’s change the story. ❤️
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #EndTheStigma #DyslexiaBC #bcpoli
Dyslexia is not a lack of intelligence. It’s a difference in how the brain processes language.
Let’s change the words. Let’s change the story. ❤️
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #EndTheStigma #DyslexiaBC #bcpoli
Reposted
Was on vacation when this came out, so ICYMI: Math and Reading Scores Are Declining in BC. Why? via @thetyee.ca & me. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Math and Reading Scores Are Declining in BC. Why? | The Tyee
And what’s the fix? Second in a series.
thetyee.ca
October 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Was on vacation when this came out, so ICYMI: Math and Reading Scores Are Declining in BC. Why? via @thetyee.ca & me. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
“Before I had dyslexia, you know what I had? Stupid. Lazy. Useless.” — Will Trent
No one should ever feel this way because of how their brain learns.
@bsky.app #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #WillTrent #accessiblebc #InclusionMatters #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC
No one should ever feel this way because of how their brain learns.
@bsky.app #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #WillTrent #accessiblebc #InclusionMatters #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC
October 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“Before I had dyslexia, you know what I had? Stupid. Lazy. Useless.” — Will Trent
No one should ever feel this way because of how their brain learns.
@bsky.app #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #WillTrent #accessiblebc #InclusionMatters #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC
No one should ever feel this way because of how their brain learns.
@bsky.app #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #WillTrent #accessiblebc #InclusionMatters #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC
“At 31, I found out I wasn’t stupid or lazy. I had something with a name.”
- Henry Winkler
Dyslexia doesn’t define intelligence, it defines how the brain learns.
#dyslexiaawarenessmonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #inclusionmatters #HenryWinkler
- Henry Winkler
Dyslexia doesn’t define intelligence, it defines how the brain learns.
#dyslexiaawarenessmonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #inclusionmatters #HenryWinkler
October 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“At 31, I found out I wasn’t stupid or lazy. I had something with a name.”
- Henry Winkler
Dyslexia doesn’t define intelligence, it defines how the brain learns.
#dyslexiaawarenessmonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #inclusionmatters #HenryWinkler
- Henry Winkler
Dyslexia doesn’t define intelligence, it defines how the brain learns.
#dyslexiaawarenessmonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #inclusionmatters #HenryWinkler
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂
We’re thankful for the growing awareness, compassion, and community that support those with dyslexia across BC. 💖
#Thanks #grateful #DyslexiaBC
We’re thankful for the growing awareness, compassion, and community that support those with dyslexia across BC. 💖
#Thanks #grateful #DyslexiaBC
October 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂
We’re thankful for the growing awareness, compassion, and community that support those with dyslexia across BC. 💖
#Thanks #grateful #DyslexiaBC
We’re thankful for the growing awareness, compassion, and community that support those with dyslexia across BC. 💖
#Thanks #grateful #DyslexiaBC
Reposted
Did you know the first thanksgiving celebrated by Europeans in North America happened in Canada?
Or that the Indigenous celebrated autumn harvests long before Europeans arrived?
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving a month earlier than the United States?
This is the story.
🧵1/10
Or that the Indigenous celebrated autumn harvests long before Europeans arrived?
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving a month earlier than the United States?
This is the story.
🧵1/10
October 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Did you know the first thanksgiving celebrated by Europeans in North America happened in Canada?
Or that the Indigenous celebrated autumn harvests long before Europeans arrived?
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving a month earlier than the United States?
This is the story.
🧵1/10
Or that the Indigenous celebrated autumn harvests long before Europeans arrived?
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving a month earlier than the United States?
This is the story.
🧵1/10
Steven Spielberg, who is dyslexic, reminds us:
“It will not hold you back.” 🌈
Let’s make sure every BC student has access to structured literacy & early screening.
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #EarlyInterventionMatters #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #StevenSpielberg #Dyslexia
“It will not hold you back.” 🌈
Let’s make sure every BC student has access to structured literacy & early screening.
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #EarlyInterventionMatters #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #StevenSpielberg #Dyslexia
October 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Steven Spielberg, who is dyslexic, reminds us:
“It will not hold you back.” 🌈
Let’s make sure every BC student has access to structured literacy & early screening.
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #EarlyInterventionMatters #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #StevenSpielberg #Dyslexia
“It will not hold you back.” 🌈
Let’s make sure every BC student has access to structured literacy & early screening.
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #EarlyInterventionMatters #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #StevenSpielberg #Dyslexia
October 8th —
a day to understand, include, and celebrate dyslexia.
🐢 Steady steps lead to success. ❤️
#DyslexiaAwarenessDay #DyslexiaBC #DyslexiaAwareness #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #accessiblebc #bced #bcpoli #inclusionmatters
a day to understand, include, and celebrate dyslexia.
🐢 Steady steps lead to success. ❤️
#DyslexiaAwarenessDay #DyslexiaBC #DyslexiaAwareness #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #accessiblebc #bced #bcpoli #inclusionmatters
October 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
October 8th —
a day to understand, include, and celebrate dyslexia.
🐢 Steady steps lead to success. ❤️
#DyslexiaAwarenessDay #DyslexiaBC #DyslexiaAwareness #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #accessiblebc #bced #bcpoli #inclusionmatters
a day to understand, include, and celebrate dyslexia.
🐢 Steady steps lead to success. ❤️
#DyslexiaAwarenessDay #DyslexiaBC #DyslexiaAwareness #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #accessiblebc #bced #bcpoli #inclusionmatters
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#MythbusterMonday
A colleague posted that an optometrist "diagnosed" a student w/ #dyslexia😮
Dyslexia is a language-based disorder, not a visual one. Read this statement from several doctors' associations abt what dyslexia is & isn't & how it should be assessed & treated: https://bit.ly/DCHEref1
A colleague posted that an optometrist "diagnosed" a student w/ #dyslexia😮
Dyslexia is a language-based disorder, not a visual one. Read this statement from several doctors' associations abt what dyslexia is & isn't & how it should be assessed & treated: https://bit.ly/DCHEref1
October 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
#MythbusterMonday
A colleague posted that an optometrist "diagnosed" a student w/ #dyslexia😮
Dyslexia is a language-based disorder, not a visual one. Read this statement from several doctors' associations abt what dyslexia is & isn't & how it should be assessed & treated: https://bit.ly/DCHEref1
A colleague posted that an optometrist "diagnosed" a student w/ #dyslexia😮
Dyslexia is a language-based disorder, not a visual one. Read this statement from several doctors' associations abt what dyslexia is & isn't & how it should be assessed & treated: https://bit.ly/DCHEref1
October is #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth! How are you raising awareness for the 1 in 5 with dyslexia? Early support and accommodations help them thrive! #DyslexiaBC #AccessibleBC #BCED #BCpoli #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC
October 1, 2025 at 8:24 AM
October is #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth! How are you raising awareness for the 1 in 5 with dyslexia? Early support and accommodations help them thrive! #DyslexiaBC #AccessibleBC #BCED #BCpoli #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC
🧡 Every Child Matters today & every day 🧡
Today we pause to remember, to listen, & to walk together toward reconciliation.
🖐️ Gitxsan Hand by artist Michelle Stoney, was created to honour Survivors and the children who never made it home
#everychildmatters #DyslexiaBC #michellestoney #gitxsanart
Today we pause to remember, to listen, & to walk together toward reconciliation.
🖐️ Gitxsan Hand by artist Michelle Stoney, was created to honour Survivors and the children who never made it home
#everychildmatters #DyslexiaBC #michellestoney #gitxsanart
September 30, 2025 at 5:13 AM
🧡 Every Child Matters today & every day 🧡
Today we pause to remember, to listen, & to walk together toward reconciliation.
🖐️ Gitxsan Hand by artist Michelle Stoney, was created to honour Survivors and the children who never made it home
#everychildmatters #DyslexiaBC #michellestoney #gitxsanart
Today we pause to remember, to listen, & to walk together toward reconciliation.
🖐️ Gitxsan Hand by artist Michelle Stoney, was created to honour Survivors and the children who never made it home
#everychildmatters #DyslexiaBC #michellestoney #gitxsanart
Back to School isn't the same for everyone...........
NEW BLOG - September, 2025.
#DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #SchoolAdvocacy #bced #BCParent #DyslexiaAdvocacy #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #mentalhealth #BackToSchool
dyslexiabc.ca/blog-1/f/bac...
NEW BLOG - September, 2025.
#DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #SchoolAdvocacy #bced #BCParent #DyslexiaAdvocacy #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #mentalhealth #BackToSchool
dyslexiabc.ca/blog-1/f/bac...
Unseen Courage: Dyslexia, Advocacy, and the Start of a New School
September is here, and with it come the familiar images: smiling children in brand-new shoes, backpacks filled with fresh supplies, and parents posting photos that radiate excitement for the year ahea...
dyslexiabc.ca
September 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Back to School isn't the same for everyone...........
NEW BLOG - September, 2025.
#DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #SchoolAdvocacy #bced #BCParent #DyslexiaAdvocacy #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #mentalhealth #BackToSchool
dyslexiabc.ca/blog-1/f/bac...
NEW BLOG - September, 2025.
#DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #SchoolAdvocacy #bced #BCParent #DyslexiaAdvocacy #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #mentalhealth #BackToSchool
dyslexiabc.ca/blog-1/f/bac...
Reposted
Vancouver’s mayor and all seven councillors elected with his ABC Vancouver party intentionally violated city policy by engaging in secret, closed-door meetings, the city’s integrity commissioner has found. Find out more:
vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
Vancouver mayor and councillors violated open-meeting rules, watchdog finds
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and councillors with his ABC party breached open-meeting rules, the city's integrity commissioner found. Read more.
vancouversun.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Vancouver’s mayor and all seven councillors elected with his ABC Vancouver party intentionally violated city policy by engaging in secret, closed-door meetings, the city’s integrity commissioner has found. Find out more:
vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
@bsky.app.
NEW: Early Literacy Screening in BC
The Ministry released the Early Literacy Screening Tools Resource, outlining approved evidence-based tools & criteria for locally developed ones.
ALL BC districts are to implement early screening in Sept.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
#DyslexiaBC
NEW: Early Literacy Screening in BC
The Ministry released the Early Literacy Screening Tools Resource, outlining approved evidence-based tools & criteria for locally developed ones.
ALL BC districts are to implement early screening in Sept.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
#DyslexiaBC
June 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
@bsky.app.
NEW: Early Literacy Screening in BC
The Ministry released the Early Literacy Screening Tools Resource, outlining approved evidence-based tools & criteria for locally developed ones.
ALL BC districts are to implement early screening in Sept.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
#DyslexiaBC
NEW: Early Literacy Screening in BC
The Ministry released the Early Literacy Screening Tools Resource, outlining approved evidence-based tools & criteria for locally developed ones.
ALL BC districts are to implement early screening in Sept.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
#DyslexiaBC