Giving

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia, a learning disability.  IDA is one of the oldest such organizations in the United States that serves individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field.  DBIDA is over 30 years old, has around 600 members from North Texas and Oklahoma, and is one of the largest of 46 branches of IDA.  We focus our resources in four major areas:  information for professionals and the general public, scholarships to economically disadvantaged, advocacy, and direct services to professionals in the field of learning disabilities.

In January 2004, The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (DBIDA) created The Endowment for Dyslexia Education, an endowed fund to support the educational programming efforts of the DBIDA. In an effort to extend DBIDA's educational programs for teachers, professionals and the general public, The Endowment for Dyslexia Education is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, research-based instruction directly impacting vast numbers of students.

We are inviting you to become a Fellow of The Endowment for Dyslexia Education. Below, please find a pledge form delineating the levels of support. As a fellow, this is a unique opportunity for your name to be archived in DBIDA history. Additionally, your name will be announced at the Annual Spring Conference, listed in conference materials, and the bi-annual DBIDA journal. Please join the following who have made the commitment to supporting this worthwhile effort as Charter Members:

Corporate Sponsor: RBC Dain Rauscher

Sustaining Fellow: Jamie Williams

Supporting Fellows: Marguerite Burtis and Peter Vogel, Suzanne and Tom Eades, Eileen and Don McAleenan, and Julie Noel

Fellows: Tonya Behne, Anna Burton, Cindy Hipes, Judy and William Echols, Lynn Harnden, Jane Hood, Ruth Ann Jewell, Santina and Steve Kornajcik, Debbie LeBlanc, Leora Lurie, Terri McElroy, Leigh Miller, Leora Miller, Mary Morrison, Pam and Keith Quarterman, Linda Sharpe, Kathi Silver, Velda Skinner, Margaret T. Smith, Harrian B. Stern, Debbie Wills and Terri Zerfas.

Friends: Lynda Csaszar, Gay Darden, Addie Beth Denton, Susan Fleming, Nancy Johnson, Sarah Moore, Lana Stripling, Linda Sullivan, and Lisa Tyler.

Anyone can contribute any amount to The Endowment for Dyslexia Education, either through a one-time gift, or a pledge of a larger amount to be paid over a number of years. It is a way to honor and/or memorialize colleagues, friends, and/or family members. Recognition certificates are given to those who pledge to become a Fellow, Supporting Fellow, Sustaining Fellow, Corporate Sponsor, Individual Sponsor, or Patron.

Any person or group may start an endowed fund with a pledge of $10,000 or more to be paid over a period of five years. The Fund Sponsor or Fund Patron may name the fund and establish the criteria for its purpose and disbursement.

Please complete the Pledge Form (interactive/printable pdf) make your check payable to DBIDA-The Endowment for Dyslexia Education and mail to: Julie Noel, Treasurer, 5925 Forest Lane, Suite 136, Dallas, Texas 75230.