2024 Outreach Events
Literacy Day at the Capitol
Join advocates on April 17, 2024 at the state capitol as we rally for literacy for all.
Details coming soon. Event hosted by Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota.
Dyslexia Author Talk: Andy Wood
Join Reading Center alumnus and accomplished author, Andrew Wood for an Author Talk and book signing.
Wood authored the book "Life at G-Force: The Quest of Mayo Clinic Researcher Dr. Earl H. Wood". The book chronicles the life and accomplishments of his father Earl H. Wood, a pioneer in aviation and medical science who was renowned for his groundbreaking work on the G-suit during World War II.
Come learn about the enduring mark on aviation and medical technology Dr. Earl H. Wood left behind and the amazing journey writing the book was for the dyslexic author, Andrew Wood. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own book to be signed or purchase one of the limited copies The Reading Center will have available.
two opportunities to see ANdy wood:
April 30 from 6-8pm: The Reading Center - Rochester (2010 Scott Rd, NW, Rochester, MN 55901)
May 7 from 6-8pm: The Reading Center - Woodbury (7650 Currell Blvd, Suite 320 Woodbury, MN 55125)
Past Outreach Event Recordings
Panel with some of our 2020 Hall of Fame inductees.
2017 Dyslexia Laws Panel
To learn more about state law impacting students with dyslexia, view our panel from October 2017. Panelists included (left to right): Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (Chair, Senate Education Finance Committee), Rachel Berger (Founder, Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota), Minnesota State Senator Roger Chamberlain (Chair, Senate Taxes Committee), Dr. Vicki Weinberg (Learning Disabilities Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education), Daron Korte (Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Education).
2018 Young Adults with Dyslexia Panel
Panelists: Ben, Daniel and Caroline