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International Dyslexia Association
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The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with dyslexics and their families and all others interested in The Association's mission.
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| Country: | International |
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| National Headquarters: | International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
40 York Rd., 4th Floor Baltimore, MD 21204 |
| Company Head: | G. Emerson Dickman, J.D. |
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History
IDA was founded in 1949 as The Orton Dyslexia Society. Its mission was to continue Dr. Samuel Orton's pioneering work in the study, prevention, and treatment of the specific learning disability known as dyslexia.



