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Those of us who deal with dyslexia on a daily basis know only too well the frustration it can bring. Having had three children with dyslexia, Wellington artist Rosie White knows this first hand and has put together a provocative new exhibition that showcases some of the challenges schoolchildren face.
The exhibition, titled dislec sick?, features 18 transparent schoolbags containing messages that reflect the injustice and humiliation that students with learning difficulties are often subject to. These messages, from
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students, parents and educators, form powerful statements of difference and how this is viewed in the classroom.
As the countdown continues to this year’s Dyslexia Action Week (15-21 June) – with its theme of ‘Actions Speak Louder than Words’, we welcome Rosie White’s initiative in taking matters into her own hands to raise awareness and champion change.
dislec sick? is now showing in Wellington until Saturday 23 May and we would encourage you to visit if you are in the area: Bowen Galleries, 35 Ghuznee Street, 04 381 0351. To see photos and more information on our website click here.
Also in the news this week was another Wellington resident taking meaningful action to improve the lives of dyslexic children. Billy Graham, a renowned motivational speaker and owner of the NaeNae Boxing Academy, was featured on TV One’s Sunday programme.
Billy’s passion is helping troubled youth, using boxing training to boost self-esteem, teach discipline and allow individuals to take personal responsibility for turning their lives around. To view Billy’s story click here.
Finally this week, DFNZ took a complaint to Cadbury on some advertising for the Comedy Festival which we feel misrepresented and trivialised what it is like to be dyslexic. The ads, on buses and street poster, transposed numbers to say “10 out of 9 dyslexics prefer Crunchie”. Following our call, Cadbury said they would take immediate steps to withdraw the advertising in response to feedback from ourselves and others. Again, a good example of action bringing positive results!
Click here to read the latest media article published in The Dominion Post 9/04/09.
We look forward to bringing you more news on the action front as Dyslexia Action Week approaches. Keep an eye on website for updates www.dfnz.org.nz
Kind regards.
The DFNZ Team
Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand
www.dfnz.org.nz
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