Decoding Dyslexia Wisconsin (DDWI)
We are a statewide parent-led grassroots community of concerned individuals working to advance literacy
and the acknowledgement of dyslexia through relationship and capacity building, co-learning, and
strategic action.
DDWI is led by a passionate volunteer Board of Directors working to advance awareness, advocacy, and support for individuals with dyslexia throughout Wisconsin.
Our Board meets via Zoom on the second Thursday of each month. We encourage members, families, educators, and community supporters to reach out with questions, ideas, or interest in volunteering. We'd love to hear from you and help you find ways to get involved.
Contact us at: decodingdyslexiawi@gmail.com
Meet the DDWI Board of Directors
President - Katie Kasubaski
Secretary - Kari Baumann
Treasurer - Misty Powers
Director - Susan Garcia Franz
OUR VISION
Our vision is to raise awareness, empower families to support their children, and share information with legislators about best practices to identify, educate and support students with Dyslexia and those struggling with reading in Wisconsin.
OUR MISSION
To support families of students with Dyslexia and struggling readers by sharing resources and strategies which are helpful (and supported by research). We believe every child must learn to read so they can reach their full potential.
PURPOSE
1. Build and sustain a Statewide community with a focus on dyslexia awareness and improved reading throughout the state.
2. Be a vehicle for change to improve access to opportunities for dyslexic children and adults within our communities.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
1. Increase community awareness of dyslexia by empowering and supporting our DDWI membership throughout Wisconsin
2. Create an alliance of parents, teachers and other literacy groups to pass dyslexia legislation
3. Partner with other literacy groups to promote dyslexia awareness in underserved WI communities
4. Promote resources and tools for use by communities, families, and individuals
5. Promote the collection of, access to and analysis of statewide reading data from 4k -12 th grade
GOALS ACHIEVED
First dyslexia legislation (AB110) became 2019 Act 86 when it was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers on February 5, 2020 to create a Dyslexia Guidebook
Sweeping early literacy reform legislation became Wisconsin 2023 Act 20 was signed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on July 19, 2023
4,800+ Facebook followers
Monthly local & virtual coffee chats/support groups throughout WI
Over 700 WI members
