NEWSPlease support DAI Branches which have been nominated for the AIB Better Ireland Programme.Please support three of our reading workshops in the AIB Better Ireland Programme. The Dublin Northside (Gardiner Street) workshop, the Rush/Lusk/Skerries workshop and the Enniscorthy workshop have all been short listed for the AIB Better Ireland programme and we would really appreciate your support in voting for them in order to receive much needed funds. To vote by text:
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The lines for both texting and voting are open until 15th March and it is a wonderful chance to help us get some extra funding for the workshops. Please register a vote for the workshops and ask family, friends and work colleges to do the same. (Voting outside the dates does not count but you may be charged). DAI Rush/Lusk/Skerries Branch seeks a Workshop Programme Co-ordinator.DAI Rush/Lusk/Skerries Branch seeks a Workshop Programme Co-ordinator. The position becomes available from September 2010. Required: fully qualified teacher with training and experience of working with students with dyslexia and ideally experience of working within a DAI workshop. Part-time position. Availability to attend the Workshop on Wednesdays 5th and 12th May 2009 to facilitate handover from the current Programme Co-ordinator preferred. For further information contact Valerie Belton 087-2890802 or email camaderry4@eircom.net. Arts and Dyslexia IrelandArts and Dyslexia Ireland is a new arts group specifically set up for people with dyslexia. It is a not for profit group and was established in 2009 by dyslexic adults and professional artists. The aim of the group is to establish workshops and courses for young people, teenagers, university students and adults (based on demand) who wish to develop and enhance their creative abilities in a fun and social setting. An open evening will take place on the 27th of January at 6.30pm and all ages are welcome to attend. A basic digital photography course will take place on the 3rd of February for nine weeks at the Digital Hub Development Agency. Registration is also taking place for a ten week Introduction to Drawing course. The courses will be structured according to age range and experience. A discounted fee of €100 will apply to students and the unwaged. If you are interested in the courses mentioned or would like to register your interest for other courses, a photo shoot or a social event please complete the registration form on our website; www.artsanddyslexia.com. Contact Maria McLoughlin on 086 - 664 9477 if you have any queries or would like further information regarding Arts and Dyslexia. Have you been officially diagnosed with Dyslexia?Would you be willing to take part in a research study?The study is investigating self-perception and dyslexia. The study will consist of a short interview and questionnaire. The only requirement is that you have been formally identified with having dyslexia. If you are willing to take part please contact Carly at fitzsice@tcd.ie. New Tuition Centre in BlanchardstownThe Homework Club is a new tuition centre in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Set up by Dr. Naoisé O'Reilly who has dyslexia herself, the aim of the Homework Club is "to teach to learn not to cram". Group facilitation is a key part of their ethos, and they aim to cover each subject syllabus in a personalised way to suit each students needs. They offer after-school small group classes (maximum 10 students per class), and the cost is reasonable. Subjects covered at Junior and Leaving Certificate level include: English, Irish, French, German, Spanish, Business Studies, Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Combined Leaving Cert Hons Maths/Applied maths/Physics course, Geography, History, Art History, and Home Economics. For further information visit their website: www.homeworkclub.ie or email naoiseoreilly@homeworkclub.ie Launch of Disability Access Route to Education (DARE)The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) aimed at all school leavers with disabilities has been launched today (6th October 2009) by the participating universities. This supplementary admissions scheme recognises the impact of disability on educational attainment and on progression to higher education. School leavers who wish to be considered for DARE must apply as part of their CAO application (www.cao.ie) before February 1st 2010. The student's supporting documentation must be submitted by April 1st 2010. Many students who applied in previous years were ineligible because they failed to submit appropriate evidence of disability documentation. It is essential that students, teachers and parents begin to gather this information as early in the academic year as possible. One of the key requirements for students with dyslexia is the provision of a full psycho-educational assessment report which is less than three years old, i.e. the report must be dated after 1st February 2007. Further information on DARE can be found on the newly launched website www.accesscollege.ie. Contact details for all the participating colleges are included on the website, and colleges are happy to be contacted to discuss any queries. WAM (Willing Able Mentoring)Programme 2009WAM (Willing Able Mentoring) is a FÁS funded project which aims to promote a more inclusive labour market for graduates with disabilities. It is led by AHEAD, the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability, which seeks to promote full access to and full participation by students with disabilities in higher education and to embrace their employability on graduation. Participating employers in WAM offer mentored and paid work placements to graduates with disabilities
for a minimum of six months duration.
DAI NewsletterThe DAI Spring 2010 newsletter will be issued to all current members in mid-March 2010. The DAI Autumn 2009 newsletter, and the 2008 Annual Report, were issued to all current members in mid-September 2009. To download a copy of the DAI Autumn 2009 Newsletter, click here (PDF format). To download a copy of the DAI 2008 Annual Report, click here (PDF format). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF Files. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click on the icon
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News ArchiveFor previous news stories and to view previous newsletters and annual reports, please click on the following link: News Archive DAI EVENTS DIARY
In-Service Course for TeachersVenue: Ashbourne Mariott Hotel, Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
DAI Course for ParentsVenue: Mercer Hotel, Mercer St., Dublin 2. (behind Stephen's Green Shopping Centre).
Fee per parent: €60 (DAI Members) €85 (Non-Members).
Course for Junior Cert. StudentsA free course for Junior Certificate students with dyslexia will be run concurrently with the Parents' Course on Wednesday, 3rd March. This students' course is for 3rd Year students only. The course will cover topics such as study skills and exam preparation for the Junior Certificate. There is no fee for the students' course but students' families must be current members of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. The Booking form for this course is included in the above Parents' Course Brochure. In-Service Course for TeachersVenue: Hotel Kilkenny, College Road, Kilkenny City.
DAI's 2010 Annual Conference and AGMDate: Saturday 17th April 2010.
DAI Course for ParentsVenue: Radisson Hotel, Cork Airport, Cork.
Fee per parent: €60 (DAI Members) €85 (Non-Members).
The detailed course information and booking form can be downloaded below:
2010 Mary McKenna Golf Classic in aid of DAIDate: Sunday 8th May 2010.
In-Service Course for TeachersVenue: UCC, Cork City.
Seminar for Adult Literacy Tutors on DyslexiaDAI also offers a seminar on dyslexia for adult literacy tutors. Depending on demand, the next seminar for adult literacy tutors will be held in either Sping or Autumn of 2010. Date and venue will be posted on this website once finalised. Please let us know if you are interested in this course.
AHEAD ConferenceDyslexia 2010 - Challenges and Perspectives in Higher EducationDate: 16th March 2010.
Better Options 2009Better Options 2009 is a series of college fairs for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties (dyslexia). At these events you can find out all you need to know about going to third level - check out what universities, institutes of technology and further education colleges have to offer. Find out how to access the disability support services and get information and advice on completing the CAO application and supplementary admission form. Where and When?
For further information and to register, please contact the Disability Support Service in the relevant college, as follows:
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