Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation

07/09/2020

Switching Letters, Skipping Lines: Troubled and Dyslexic Minds

As we continue to take steps to bring new methods of instruction to our up-and-coming teachers about the effects of dyslexia and methods of intervention; we are reminded by an essay, written by a middle school student, as to why this is part of our mission.

As we like to say, out of the mouths of babes:
“After years of intensive interventions including tutors and outside programs, I can finally pick up a book and read it like it’s nothing. This could be the future for many kids but not until teachers are trained properly and appropriate interventions are provided. In the meantime, we all need to remember, “Great minds don’t think alike.” -Hayden Miskinis

This essay, by Hayden Miskinis, is one of the top three winners in the middle school category of our Seventh Annual Student Editorial Contest for which we received 1,242 entries.

07/02/2020

Everyone Has a Right to Read.

Check out our new website! It's full of information about the free services we provide, how we strive to make an impact on our community, the volunteer opportunity that awaits, and a list of great resources.

06/29/2020

Photos from Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation's post

06/22/2020

Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation's cover photo

05/26/2020

We have not had a chance to view this film yet, however we expect that it will be a very insightful documentary.

OUR DYSLEXIC CHILDREN, is now available to stream on their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ7xa6meD2Q

Learn more about the film at https://ourdyslexicchildren.com/

05/13/2020

Give Local 757 Giving Day was a huge success and we want to thank all of those that were able to support our foundation!

Remember, you are the reason we are able to continue to offer these essential services, for free, to those in need. You can continue helping all year by becoming a monthly donor, becoming a volunteer tutor, attending our events, and sharing our Facebook posts.

05/12/2020

Support Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation in #GiveLocal757! | Give Local 757

By supporting SDF during today's Give Local 757 day of giving you are helping students that struggle with reading. Here's what the parent of our most recent graduates had to say about their experience:

"In my 2 years in the program, I have watched my son go from not wanting to read out loud because he didn't know or couldn't sound out the words. He got with Curtis [his tutor], who has done an outstanding job with my son. Curtis has the patience and willingness to help my son. The program over the years has made my son thrive in school. He went from C, D, E's on his report card to straight A's. His vocabulary knowledge was increased greatly. We practice different reading strategies like reading the closed caption while watching TV. My child has been able to read aloud in class without thinking he's going to make a mistake. He has a ton of courage to speak out. Not only did his math, reading grades sore but so did the rest of his classes, and that's all in thanks to his tutoring and having someone take the time out to train his brain."

#everyonehasarightoread #givelocal757

I’m ready to support Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation on May 12, 2020 during Give Local 757. Learn more about Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation and all the other organizations participating in #GiveLocal757.

05/12/2020

We are 12 hours into the 24 hour Give Local 757 Day! Thanks to all those that have donated so far! Show your support for local non-profits by using this badge as your profile picture when you donate.

https://www.givelocal757.org/organizations/sinkinson-dyslexia-foundation-e3654d30-064a-43d6-bf9d-b27a897c973a

#givelocal757 #everyonehasarightoread

05/12/2020

Do you know someone that struggles or struggled with learning how to read? By participating in #GiveLocal757 you're helping to bring FREE services to children that need the specialized instruction that they are unable to get at school.

Today you will have 24 hours (one day!) to give where your heart is! To support our campaign, go to https://www.givelocal757.org/organizations/sinkinson-dyslexia-foundation-e3654d30-064a-43d6-bf9d-b27a897c973a.

05/11/2020

Support Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation in #GiveLocal757! | Give Local 757

Tomorrow, May 12th, you will have 24 hours (one day!) to give where your heart is! To support our campaign, visit the link below, and remember, Everybody Has the Right to Read! #GiveLocal757

I’m ready to support Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation on May 12, 2020 during Give Local 757. Learn more about Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation and all the other organizations participating in #GiveLocal757.

05/07/2020

05/01/2020

Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation's cover photo

05/01/2020

International Dyslexia Association

This week’s free presentation “Becoming a Lioness Mother: How to Protect and Support Your Dyslexic Child” is presented by Linda Siegel, Ph.D. Watch it now at https://youtu.be/4IZ1beCxFqs and don't forget to subscribe!

04/29/2020

How to Support Local Businesses in Va Beach

As we continue social distancing, we are reminded daily about how our local economy is being effected. Take some time and try to think outside the box about how you can support local businesses.

#stayhome #shoplocal #givelocal757

As we all do our part for the next couple of months and continue to stay at home and keep our social distance, many have been wondering how we can continue to support our local businesses. From favorite neighborhood restaurants to locally-owned shops now running their operations curbside and online,...

04/24/2020

Tidewater Learning Center

Tidewater Learning Center

04/10/2020

Tidewater Learning Center

Tidewater Learning Center

Here is some newly released information from Virginia Beach Public Schools to help you understand how your child will continue to learn and how their end-of-the-year grades will be calculated as a result of school closures.

https://www.vbschools.com/academic_programs/elp

04/08/2020

Resources For Families Of 757 | Resources757

If you are looking for resources in the Hampton Roads area, including housing, food, individual and family support, health care, GED and education and much more, follow the link to the Resources757 resource page for a full listing. https://www.resources757.org/

If you are looking for resources in the Hampton Roads area, including housing, food, individual and family support, health care, GED and education and much more, follow the link to our Resources757 resource page for a full listing.

03/24/2020

COVID-19 UPDATE: We take the health and well-being of our community, students, and volunteers very seriously. Like you, we are closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will continue to practice social distancing and all tutoring and training have been suspended until further notice. We will continue to put forth our efforts into informing our community about dyslexia and advocating for its cause. We hope everyone stays safe and healthy.

03/08/2020

We would like to introduce to you one of our most recent graduates. Koichi, being a very smart and sweet child, made it difficult to believe that he resisted attending school. Testing reveled that he had a significant degree of difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling. After 16 months of once-a-week tutoring, Koichi's reading improved 5 grade levels; placing him a year above his actual grade level.

We are so proud of Koichi’s hard work and the dedication of his volunteer tutor. IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW COULD BENEFIT FROM OUR SERVICES, PLEASE MESSAGE US, VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.sinkinsondyslexiafoundation.org, or CALL 437-0733.

03/05/2020

Every few weeks we will be highlighting the story of one of our amazing students or dedicated volunteers. We hope their stories will inspire you, teach you more about the effects of dyslexia, and show you that having difficulties with reading does not have to be a lifelong issue.

01/14/2020

Thank you VB Youth Service Club for the generous donation you made to our foundation this year. We are proud to be a part of the large community that brings services to the youth in Hampton Roads. We are grateful to have support from a group like yours that encourages the community to be involved in supporting non-profits and the children they serve.

The kids are the reason we do what we do. From every member of the Virginia Beach Youth Service Club we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

11/28/2019

We are thankful for many things, but especially our volunteers! We were very blessed to have been a part of the annual giving day event hosted by Volunteer Hampton Roads last weekend. Our volunteers assembled 250 bags full of pencils, highlighters, paper pads, erasers, and hole punchers for our student/tutor pairs. They also wrote them over 100 cards of encouragement!
🙏 We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/23/2019

#familyvolunteerhr #fvd2019 Waiting for our volunteers to arrive! They’ll be putting together 250 packages of supplies for our students and tutors.💕

11/09/2019

Today’s sessions at the International Dyslexia Association Conference provided us with the confirmation that dyslexia is becoming a more recognized disability amongst educators. It is an unfortunate truth that dyslexia diagnosis and remediation are not being properly addressed all over the country. All agree that effective methods of teaching reading are those that are based in structured literacy (SL), and that continued research is needed to support the need for SL. There is also a strong need to focus more on teaching those who teach teachers. Sessions offered today included: The Next Steps for Implementing State Dyslexia Legislation, The Importance of Phonological Awareness Instruction for All Beginning & Struggling Readers, Challenges in the Assessment and Diagnosis of Dyslexia, and Consensus on the Dyslexia Definition.

11/08/2019

Last night’s opening general session, “Paving the Way to the Future” included an inspirational dance presentation depicting an individual’s journey with dyslexia, a panel discussion, and the presentation of the Pinnacle Award to John Hoke, Chief Design Officer at Nike.

11/07/2019

International Dyslexia Association conference, here we come!

10/31/2019

Raising dyslexia awareness with Jake Clemons.

Raising dyslexia awareness with Jake Clemons.

10/01/2019

The VBCPS’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Disability Resource Fair continues until 8:30 tonight. There are 83 vendors sharing information and resources available within our community for individuals with exceptional needs and/or disabilities.

10/01/2019

Come stop by our table for more information about the free services we provide struggling readers. We will be at Landstown High School, tonight, from 6:30-8:30.

It's only 10 days until Disability History and Awareness month and our Community Resource Fair. Please join us in celebration at the Fair on October 1, 2019 at Landstown High School, 2001 Concert Drive Virginia Beach 23456 from 6:30-8:30. Please don't forget, there will be DOOR PRIZES!! See you there.

09/27/2019

Decoding Dyslexia OH

Decoding Dyslexia OH

It is awesome when we hear about people supporting Dyslexia. In this interview, Jake Clemons discusses his support for the Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation. Watch the video in this link to see the interview!

(Link image: a photo of Jake Clemons and the title of the article: "We talk to Jake Clemons of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band on Coast Live." https://wtkr.com/2019/09/25/we-talk-to-jake-clemons-of-bruce-springsteens-e-street-band-on-coast-live/)

09/23/2019

09/14/2019

Brownstein: E Street Band's Jake Clemons finds bliss in Montreal

Brownstein: E Street Band's Jake Clemons finds bliss in Montreal

Jake Clemons, sax-man for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, believes Montreal is becoming the “cultural centre of North America”

09/06/2019

Don’t miss the cover story in Pulse Magazine on Jake Clemons in today’s The Virginian-Pilot. Jake is the nephew of Clarence Clemons, and saxophonist with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Jake not only tours with Springsteen, he has developed a name for himself worldwide as the lead in his own band. His latest album, Eyes On The Horizon, releases today. Jake and his band will be making a stop on their tour, here in Virginia Beach, on Sept. 23rd at Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co for our Brewed to Read event. All proceeds benefit children and adults in Hampton Roads who struggle with dyslexia. Jake Clemons is a founding board member of the Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation. https://brewedtoread.eventbrite.com

08/01/2019

We are enjoying our wine tasting at Total Wine & More. If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry we will do it again soon!

07/16/2019

Not a bad view for an all day board meeting. Great things are in the works!