by Offaly Dyslexia Group | Oct 11, 2016 | Fundraising, Offaly Dyslexia Group News
Offaly Dyslexia Group would like to extent a huge thanks to all who supported our annual flag day in Tullamore last Saturday 8th October. The generosity of those who donated will continue to allow us to support and help children and adults with Dyslexia in the local...
by Offaly Dyslexia Group | Mar 19, 2016 | Offaly Branch of the DAI, Offaly Dyslexia Group News, Parents, Teachers, Workshops
We’ve had a really busy year this year in Offaly Dyslexia Group, with the highest ever numbers of attendees, a complete rework of workshops and a whole team of Co-Ordinators doing a fantastic job at keeping us all organised. We’re currently on a well...
by Offaly Dyslexia Group | Nov 25, 2012 | Adults with Dyslexia, DAI News, Dyslexia, Frances Walsh, Offaly Branch of the DAI, Offaly Dyslexia Group News, Voluntary Work, Volunteer Ireland Awards 2012
Just last month our secretary received information on how to nominate someone for the volunteer of the year awards from a colleague. Initially this was dismissed due to the fact that in a job like this we all know so many people who volunteer their time and energy for...
by Offaly Dyslexia Group | Nov 6, 2012 | Fundraising, Offaly Branch of the DAI, Offaly Dyslexia Group News, Support, Uncategorized
With grateful thanks to JD Scanlon Solicitors, Tullamore, Co Offaly the above gentleman was finally located! We are delighted to inform our readers that Mr James Sexton has been reunited with the medal described above, which somehow arrived at Offaly Dyslexia in an...
by Offaly Dyslexia Group | Dec 19, 2011 | Children, Dyslexia, Fundraising, Offaly Branch of the DAI, Offaly Dyslexia Group News, Parents
As parents, we’re always asking how we can do more for our children. One suggestion is to let your children see you and other family members reading regularly. Be it newspapers, magazines, books or letters, being seen to read is a subliminal encouragement for...
by Offaly Dyslexia Group | Dec 19, 2011 | Children, Dyslexia, Offaly Branch of the DAI, Offaly Dyslexia Group News, Parents, Workshops
After a successful Autumn-Winter term parents of workshop members were invited to attend a short talk by psychologist Yvonne Cunningham, who explained some of the jargon on psycho-educational reports. As each child is an individual, it follows that not all...