Just show your #DyslexiaAwareness wristband and get $5 off your next haircut at Sheridan's Barber Shop! Thank you to Tom and his barbers for the local support during this month! Call Sheridan's Barber Shop (630) 668-0137 to make your next haircut appointment today....

NoticeAbility = No Disability   This workshop focuses on the unique mind strengths of students with dyslexia. NoticeAbility trained instructors (Tara Chapman, Sharon Marrello, and Steve Slates) will guide students to explore the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship through the development of a product idea.  Think Shark Tank! ...

Spring Newsletter 2020   Updates, News, Events, Resources, Training & More   📚CLICK TO READ & SHARE!   #SpringNewsletter #DyslexiaAwareness #The WrittenWord #TakeFlight...

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. All across the world, individuals, communities and organizations will be making efforts to further the understanding of dyslexia. Dyslexia is the most common language-based learning disability. At the Center, we are dedicated to highlighting the strengths and creativity of individuals with dyslexia.  We will be...

Check out the Spring Newsletter!   Click here for Updates, News, Resources, Training and More.       ABOUT US:   Tara J. Chapman and Craig C. Chapman are co-founders of The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning. We’re the only Center for Dyslexia and Learning in DuPage County, Illinois. Our mission is...

🎄 The Written Word's Holiday Newsletter 🎅 This is the time of the year to take time to be with friends and family! Wow! It's hard to believe the year is coming to a close.  We celebrated the first year of being in our new building. We are grateful for...

#DyslexiaAwareness The Center is selling t-shirts ($15) and posters (make a donation), creatively designed by two students who attend The Written Word. In addition, we will be giving away FREE #DyslexiaAwareness bracelets. Go to our contact form or stop in to order! All proceeds will be donated to the Dyslexia Buddy Network,...

Back-to-School Newsletter It has been a busy year!  Since the purchase of our new location in January, we completed a renovation of the property, hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening celebration, held three Take Flight Dyslexia Therapist Training Courses with Qualified Instructors from MCA's Multi-sensory Teacher Training...

The Extreme Cost of Excluding Dyslexia from Teacher Training. Our 2017 survey focused on our kids mental health and the results are startling, but yet not surprising. Please share widely and use this as you advocate. Click here to download....