The Whole Dyslexic Society

10/22/2026

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💥Program Sponsorship
💥Prevention
💥Outreach and
💥Community
If you'd like to read more about what we do and who we are visit our site here:
https://www.thewds.org/what-we-do

Thank you for your support!






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10/17/2026

"𝗔 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟬 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗺𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜'𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁"

That's how one man in 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗘𝗪: 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 describes school. Ten hours of work for two words.

It's a story many dyslexic adults recognise, and one many parents are watching unfold at home right now. The film shows why hard work alone wasn't the answer.

❇️ Tuesday 13 October, 7:00pm NZT / 5:00pm AEDT
❇️ Tuesday 20 October, 7:00pm NZT / 5:00pm AEDT

This free online screening includes the film, a short introduction to Davis Dyslexia solutions, including the Davis Parent Power - Dyslexia course, and a Q&A session to follow.

Hosted by Rachel Barwell, Claire Ashmore and Nikki Palamountain, Davis Dyslexia Facilitators, on behalf of the Davis Pacific facilitator team.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁: link in the comments 👇

10/17/2026

Thank you Master Dyslexia

In her TEDx talk, Davis Facilitator Sue Hall challenges the idea that every learner should be expected to learn in the same way.

Through clever examples, including the difference between Apple Mac and PC thinking, Sue shows how dyslexic learners often process information differently and why education needs to make room for those differences.

A powerful reminder that dyslexic minds do not need to be forced into the wrong mould. They need the right tools, understanding, and approach.

Watch the TED Talk using the link below! 👇
https://youtu.be/cPX-RYBkCow?si=JVBIigIjeYKRY_0T

10/08/2026

🎙️🎬 WHO KNEW — A BIG DAY FOR DYSLEXIA AWARENESS! 💜

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th is International Dyslexia Awareness Day, and we have two special opportunities to connect with WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking!

🎙️ START YOUR MORNING WITH WHO KNEW

Our film’s Director, Kelly Conlin, will be interviewed on CFAX 1070 AM at 7:30 a.m. Pacific.

Kelly will be sharing her experience of making WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking — a documentary that began with her as a filmmaker knowing very little about dyslexia, and led her on a journey of discovery as she learned more about different ways of thinking and learning.

📻 In Greater Victoria? Tune in to CFAX 1070 AM.

🌎 Not in the area? You can listen online through CFAX or via the iHeartRadio app.

🎬 THEN JOIN US AT THE MOVIES!

At 4:00 p.m., Star Cinema in Sidney will be showing: WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking

📍 Star Cinema
9840 Third Street, Sidney, BC
🕓 Thursday, October 8 at 4:00 p.m.
🎟️ $9 discounted admission

Our Director, Kelly Conlin, and Producer Sue Blyth Hall will be there following the screening to answer questions and enjoy a conversation with the audience.

Whether you are a parent, teacher, ECE, educator, dyslexic thinker, or simply curious to learn more, we invite you to spend part of International Dyslexia Awareness Day with us.

Information is the first step. 💜

Please share this with your friends, families, schools, teachers, ECEs and anyone interested in different ways of thinking and learning.

🎥 Watch the trailer:
https://youtu.be/AdHfQIOIdos

The Whole Dyslexic Society: www.thewds.org, [email protected]

10/04/2026

FOR MANY PARENTS, this was the first time their child's struggles made sense.

🎬 WHO KNEW: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking

Thursday, October 8 is International Dyslexia Awareness Day! 💜

What better way to mark the day than with a special screening of our award-winning documentary

WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking at the Star Cinema, 9840 Third Street, Sidney, BC, at 4:00pm.

We’re excited to share that WHO KNEW now has a G rating! 😊
🎟️ Discounted tickets: $9 per person at the theatre.

Please share this with your friends, teachers, ECEs, families, and anyone interested in learning about the gift of dyslexia which is present in dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADD, ADHD and high-functioning ASD.

It is becoming increasingly clear that we need an approach that reaches the cause of the challenges and supports this different way of thinking and learning. Everyone is able to learn when they are taught in the way they were born to learn. Information is the first step. 💜

Our Director, Kelly Conlin, and Sue Hall, the film's Producer, will be there after the screening to answer questions and enjoy a conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there !

Watch Trailer at https://youtu.be/AdHfQIOIdos
www.thewds.org
[email protected]

10/02/2026

🎬 WHO KNEW: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking

Thursday, October 8 is International Dyslexia Awareness Day! 💜

What better way to mark the day than with a special screening of our award winning documentary

WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking at the Star Cinema, 9840 Third Street, Sidney, BC, at 4:00pm.

We’re excited to share that WHO KNEW now has a G rating! 😊
🎟️ Discounted tickets: $9 per person at the theatre.

Please share this with your friends, teachers, ECEs, families, and anyone interested in learning about the gift of dyslexia which is present in dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADD, ADHD and high-functioning ASD.

It is becoming increasingly clear that we need an approach that reaches the cause of the challenges and supports this different way of thinking and learning. Everyone is able to learn when they are taught in the way they were born to learn. Information is the first step. 💜

Our Director, Kelly Conlin, and Sue Hall, the film's Producer, will be there after the screening to answer questions and enjoy a conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there !

Watch Trailer at https://youtu.be/AdHfQIOIdos
www.thewds.org
[email protected]

09/26/2026

💜 **What if dyslexia is a different way of thinking?**

That question is at the heart of *WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking*, our documentary exploring dyslexia and the many different ways people think, learn, and understand the world around them.

The film looks beyond the traditional idea that some children simply “struggle to learn” and asks what can happen when we begin with **how a person thinks and learns** — and then provide tools and approaches that work with them.

Because dyslexia is not the only way people can experience learning differently. Dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD and autism can also involve different ways of processing information and experiencing the world.

Our message is simple:

**Everyone is able to learn when they are taught in ways that work with how they think and learn.** 💜

🎬 **WHO KNEW: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking**
📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Star Cinema, Sidney, BC
🎟️ Discounted tickets: $9 per person
⭐ Rated G

Our Director, Kelly Conlin, and Sue Hall, founder of The Whole Dyslexic Society and the film's producer, will be at the screening to answer questions and continue the conversation afterward.

If you’re a parent, teacher, ECE, educator, family member — or simply interested in understanding different ways of thinking and learning — we’d love to have you join us.

**Information is the first step.** 💜

Please share and help us spread the word!

https://www.thewds.org/documentary-who-knew

09/23/2026

🎬 WHO KNEW: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking

Thursday, October 8 is International Dyslexia Awareness Day! 💜

What better way to mark the day than with a special screening of our documentary WHO KNEW: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking at Star Cinema in Sidney, BC, at 4:00 PM.

And we’re excited to share that WHO KNEW now has a G rating! 😊

🎟️ Discounted tickets: $9 per person
📍 Star Cinema
9840 Third Street, Sidney, BC

Please share this with your friends, teachers, ECEs, families, and anyone interested in learning about a different approach to learning — including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADD, ADHD and high-functioning ASD.

It is becoming increasingly clear that we need approaches that recognize and support different ways of thinking and learning — with tools and strategies that reach children from the beginning, whatever their learning style.

Everyone is able to learn when they are taught in ways that work with how they think and learn.

Information is the first step. 💜

Our Director, Kelly Conlin, and Sue Hall, founder of The Whole Dyslexic Society and the film's producer, will be there after the screening to answer questions and continue the conversation.

We'd love to see you there — and please tell your friends!

🎥 October 8 · 4:00 PM · Star Cinema, Sidney

www.thewds.org
[email protected]

09/18/2026

Thank you Growing Choices with Dyslexia for supporting our film WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking. 💜

Hey Folks! Screening timing works for North America! It's late in the evening but do-able (it's a day prior for North America - Sept 19th) 😁 Check out the RSVP information below:

🎬 WHO KNEW: Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking invites us to see dyslexia from a different perspective and explore the possibilities, solutions and support available.
🎥 FINAL SCREENING — THIS SUNDAY
📅 Sunday 20 September
🕓 4:00pm NZT | 2:00pm AEST
💻 FREE online screening
There’s still time to register!
👉 Reserve your FREE seat:
https://dyslexiasupportcourse.com/who-knew-dyslexia...

07/08/2026

✨ Grateful Beyond Words ✨

What an incredible honour to have WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking nominated for Best Direction in the Short Documentary category at the Leo Awards.

While we didn’t take home the award, being recognized alongside so many talented BC filmmakers was an experience we will never forget.

Our deepest gratitude goes to Kelly Conlin, our director, whose passion, creativity, and vision brought this story to life. We are so proud of the film she created and the journey it continues to take.

Thank you to our production team, supporters, and everyone who has helped WHO KNEW reach audiences around the world.

And the journey continues…

WHO KNEW is now available to watch on TELUS Optik TV, bringing this important conversation about dyslexia into more homes and communities.

We are also continuing to share the film through private community screenings. If you would like to be the first to hear about upcoming screening opportunities, please join our mailing list at https://www.thewds.org/documentary-who-knew

The ripples continue to grow.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

www.thewds.org
[email protected]