Loyola University Maryland welcomes Harvey Hubbell, producer of the upcoming documentary film Dislecksia: The Movie, on Wednesday, Oct. 13 to present “Overcoming the Struggle to Read: Navigating the Challenges of Dyslexia with Confidence.”
The event begins at 7 p.m. in McGuire Hall on Loyola’s North Charles Street campus.
Hubbell’s presentation includes a panel of individuals with dyslexia who have gone on to great success in business, politics, and entertainment; clips from his film; and a discussion on the challenges of learning to read in today’s educational system.
Deborah Weiner, a reporter at Baltimore’s WBAL-TV, will serve as the event’s host.
Admission is free but reservations are requested. To make a reservation, e-mail info@idamd.org or call 443-632-4149.
Event co-sponsors include the International Dyslexia Association, Loyola’s School of Education, the Loyola Clinical Centers, the Loyola department of speech-language pathology/audiology, the Jemicy School, the Highlands School, the Odyssey School, and the Columbia Bank.
For more information or questions regarding this story, contact Media Relations Manager Nick Alexopulos at nalexopulos@loyola.edu or 410-617-5025.