Why Membership is Important
Dyslexia Ireland is a membership-based organisation. Membership is open to any person who wishes to support our work, and Dyslexia Ireland relies on the support of our members to enable our ongoing activities. Our membership typically includes people with dyslexia, families, parents, teachers and other professionals with an interest in dyslexia.
Current Dyslexia Ireland members can avail of reduced rates for many Dyslexia Ireland services, including courses and assessments. Some services are only available to members, such as attendance at our Dyslexia Ireland workshops or access to our lists of tutors – both of which are available only to Dyslexia Ireland members. Members are entitled to attend and vote at Annual General Meetings, and to serve on the Board or sub-committees.
As a charity where less than 25% of our work/services is covered by government grants, we also rely on membership fees to help support our work. Your annual membership fee ensures that there will be someone to respond to your information request, to come and give a talk in your local school or library, and to support our advocacy work campaigning for positive changes to benefit people with dyslexia. By being a member of Dyslexia Ireland you are part of a strong nationwide organisation currently representing almost 3,000 families, and the 10% of the population affected by dyslexia and or dyscalculia. Ultimately, your membership fee helps to ensure that the association will continue be there when you, and others, need it. There is real strength in numbers!