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cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 5d

“The brain is most malleable early in life - this is when intervention can make the biggest difference.” Dr. Nadine Gaab

After Grade 4, it can take 4× longer 2 close reading gaps.
Early screening & structured literacy in the early years change lives — & protect self-esteem.

#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth

www.speakingupbc.com/2025/10/12/j...

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P.A.T.H Parent Advocacy Tribunal Help @kbpath.bsky.social · 12d

Journaling Exercises for Advocacy – Speaking Up BC

cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 8d

“When I was a kid they didn’t call it dyslexia. They called it… you were slow”-Whoopi Goldberg

Dyslexia is not a lack of intelligence. It’s a difference in how the brain processes language.

Let’s change the words. Let’s change the story. ❤️

#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #EndTheStigma #DyslexiaBC #bcpoli

cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you for a great article Katie!

Math and Reading Scores Are Declining in BC. Why? | The Tyee

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Katie Hyslop @kehyslop.bsky.social · 9d

Was on vacation when this came out, so ICYMI: Math and Reading Scores Are Declining in BC. Why? via @thetyee.ca & me. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

And what’s the fix? Second in a series.

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cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 10d

“Before I had dyslexia, you know what I had? Stupid. Lazy. Useless.” — Will Trent

No one should ever feel this way because of how their brain learns.

@bsky.app #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #WillTrent #accessiblebc #InclusionMatters #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC

cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 11d

“At 31, I found out I wasn’t stupid or lazy. I had something with a name.”

- Henry Winkler

Dyslexia doesn’t define intelligence, it defines how the brain learns.

#dyslexiaawarenessmonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #bced #bcpoli #DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #inclusionmatters #HenryWinkler

cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

We’re thankful for the growing awareness, compassion, and community that support those with dyslexia across BC. 💖

#Thanks #grateful #DyslexiaBC

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 12d

Did you know the first thanksgiving celebrated by Europeans in North America happened in Canada?
Or that the Indigenous celebrated autumn harvests long before Europeans arrived?
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving a month earlier than the United States?
This is the story.

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A festive Thanksgiving dinner table featuring a roasted turkey as the centerpiece, surrounded by an array of dishes including green beans, stuffing, sliced ham, and a pumpkin pie. The table is decorated with pumpkins, sunflowers, candles, and autumnal flowers, with wine glasses and plates set for a meal.

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cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 14d

Steven Spielberg, who is dyslexic, reminds us:
“It will not hold you back.” 🌈

Let’s make sure every BC student has access to structured literacy & early screening.

#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #EarlyInterventionMatters #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #StevenSpielberg #Dyslexia

Canadian gifts and souvenirs featuring Canadian Native Art. We carry a wide range of products including apparel, copper jewellery, umbrellas, scarves and more.

cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 17d

October 8th —
a day to understand, include, and celebrate dyslexia.
🐢 Steady steps lead to success. ❤️

#DyslexiaAwarenessDay #DyslexiaBC #DyslexiaAwareness #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #accessiblebc #bced #bcpoli #inclusionmatters

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Elizabeth C. Hamblet, LD Advisory @echamblet.bsky.social · 18d

#MythbusterMonday

A colleague posted that an optometrist "diagnosed" a student w/ #dyslexia😮

Dyslexia is a language-based disorder, not a visual one. Read this statement from several doctors' associations abt what dyslexia is & isn't & how it should be assessed & treated: https://bit.ly/DCHEref1

Joint statement on learning disabilities, dyslexia, and vision reaffirmed in 2014 by multiple medical associations. Abstract discusses the complexity of learning disabilities and the importance of early recognition and intervention.

Post titled "Testing and Evaluation" discusses dyslexia testing. It highlights the importance of evaluations for identifying and addressing reading difficulties.

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cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 24d

October is #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth! How are you raising awareness for the 1 in 5 with dyslexia? Early support and accommodations help them thrive! #DyslexiaBC #AccessibleBC #BCED #BCpoli #DyslexiaAwarenessMonthBC

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cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you Michelle Stoney for your beautiful artwork

Prints and merchandise are available through www.oscardo.com

#everychildmatters #DyslexiaBC #michellestoney #gitxsanart

Oscardo

www.oscardo.com

cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · 25d

🧡 Every Child Matters today & every day 🧡

Today we pause to remember, to listen, & to walk together toward reconciliation.

🖐️ Gitxsan Hand by artist Michelle Stoney, was created to honour Survivors and the children who never made it home

#everychildmatters #DyslexiaBC #michellestoney #gitxsanart

Unseen Courage: Dyslexia, Advocacy, and the Start of a New School

cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · Sep 16

Back to School isn't the same for everyone...........

NEW BLOG - September, 2025.

#DyslexiaBC #accessiblebc #SchoolAdvocacy #bced #BCParent #DyslexiaAdvocacy #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #mentalhealth #BackToSchool

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September is here, and with it come the familiar images: smiling children in brand-new shoes, backpacks filled with fresh supplies, and parents posting photos that radiate excitement for the year ahea...

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P.A.T.H Parent Advocacy Tribunal Help @kbpath.bsky.social · Sep 13

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How our Expectations can be Hurting us – Speaking Up BC

Vancouver mayor and councillors violated open-meeting rules, watchdog finds

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · Aug 25

Vancouver’s mayor and all seven councillors elected with his ABC Vancouver party intentionally violated city policy by engaging in secret, closed-door meetings, the city’s integrity commissioner has found. Find out more:

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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and councillors with his ABC party breached open-meeting rules, the city's integrity commissioner found. Read more.

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Jul 24

While govt says there's no $ for public sector wage increases, it gives $570 million/yr to private schools. Let's redirect that to public schools and give teachers & support workers the increases they deserve. #bcpoli #bced @bctf @bcgeu @CUPEBC

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P.A.T.H Parent Advocacy Tribunal Help @kbpath.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Strength-Based Isn’t Always Strong Enough: Why Parents Must Push for Rights-Based IEPs

A rights-based IEP doesn’t just describe who your child is; it names what they need. It clearly outlines the accommodations, supports, and s...

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PART 1 – Summer Series- Duty to Accommodate – Power of the Human Rights Code - Speaking Up BC

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P.A.T.H Parent Advocacy Tribunal Help @kbpath.bsky.social · Jul 13

Here we go!

Part 1 - Summer Series - Duty to Accommodate - The Power of the Human Rights Code

Your child's accommodation rights are the legal priority!

www.speakingupbc.com/2025/07/13/p...

Ok. Let's get started. To start off the series, we first need to truly understand just how powerful the Human Rights Code is and how it is actually the discrimination test that is our sword for advoca...

www.speakingupbc.com/2025/07/08/s...

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P.A.T.H Parent Advocacy Tribunal Help @kbpath.bsky.social · Jul 8

Summer Series! Duty to Accommodate - Speaking Up BC

Hello Everyone! I am back from vacation and ready to roll! This summer I am going to be breaking down the Duty to Accommodate into a weekly blog series that will be posted every Sunday night and will ...

cathymcmillan.bsky.social @cathymcmillan.bsky.social · Jun 28

@bsky.app.

NEW: Early Literacy Screening in BC
The Ministry released the Early Literacy Screening Tools Resource, outlining approved evidence-based tools & criteria for locally developed ones.
ALL BC districts are to implement early screening in Sept.

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

#DyslexiaBC