To mark Dyslexia Action Week which starts on Monday, we are thrilled to release a brand new dyslexia single specially written for us by top Kiwi musician Don McGlashan!
Free downloads of this incredible song, performed by roots/rock band dDub and produced by acclaimed musician Sean Donnelly, will be available from today from our site at www.dfnz.org.nz
We also have some fantastic behind the scenes footage of the song being recorded, and a special music video! Both are also available to view on our site. Called ‘The Closer You Get, The Bigger I Look’, the song was inspired by Don McGlashan’s family experience with the challenges of difference.
“As a parent of two unconventional children, I know how it feels when the world is quick to judge someone you love. Rather than write something that asked for help or patience, I thought something defiant, a ‘don’t judge me before you know me-type song would be better,’” Don says.
You can read more from Don, as well as comments from dDub and Sean Donnelly on our website. You can also help us spread the word about this inspiring song by sending the download link to your friends and family.
Why not also ring your local radio or talkback and request they play it! Radio stations and radio show hosts throughout New Zealand have been sent a copy of the single, and the more people who ask to hear it the better! This coming week is all about Action – so we would love to see the radio stations swing into action to support this brand new great New Zealand song.
If you have a personal story to tell for Dyslexia Action Week, we are also encouraging members to contact local media. In you do want to take the plunge and talk to media, we have included some handy tips on things to think about below.
- What sort of stories does the outlet cover? Make sure you’ve seen a recent copy or, in case of radio, listened to a recent show. Knowing the style of the particular outlet will help you think about what to say to them.
- Who is the best person to speak to? Look at who writes and talks about what and, if possible, speak directly to the person most likely to cover your story.
- What is the best medium for approaching them? In general, it’s better to phone than to email. Ringing up can get the nerves going a little, but it gets easier each time, and the results are worth it!
Other initiatives from us to mark Dyslexia Action Week include the groundbreaking workshops from international dyslexia expert Neil Mackay and an incredible new schools resource page with more free downloads to inspire action in the classroom. You can read more about everything that is happening on our website at www.dfnz.org.nz.
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