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10/10/23 05:01 AM IST

World Dyslexia Day

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  • This day is observed every year on 8th October to shed light on dyslexia, a learning difference that affects millions of individuals worldwide.
  • The Dyslexia awareness week is celebrated annually from 2nd to 8th October.
World Dyslexia Day
  • The theme for this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Day is Uniquely You.
  • This theme aims to celebrate the diversity of people within the dyslexic community.
  • Dyslexia is a common learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to read and write properly. Skills taken granted for such as reading and writing fluently, is an area of challenge for those who have dyslexia.
  • Persons with Dyslexia are often unable to read quickly and write without committing errors.
  • Persons with Dyslexia might struggle with reading, writing, vocabulary, and tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
  • World Dyslexia Day raises awareness about these issues and what can be done to manage such a disorder.
  • This day aims to promote inclusivity, access to education, and the implementation of effective strategies to support individuals with dyslexia in their learning endeavors.
  • The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is the nodal department to look after all the development agenda of Persons with Disabilities of the country.
  • With the vision to create awareness about Dyslexia among the masses, the Department observed the World Dyslexia Day, through the institutions associated with it by conducting activities like Webinar, Physical Seminar, Awareness Programme, March, Three day Workshop, Poster and Quiz competition at more than 30 places across the country.
Source- PIB

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