A NEW dyslexia-friendly book collection was officially launched at Port Macquarie Library on Saturday 26 July, attracting more than 40 attendees and heartfelt community engagement.
The launch event featured a presentation and Q&A session designed to support individuals and families navigating dyslexia.
Guests were encouraged to ask questions about accessing assessments, advocating for support in schools, and finding the right resources.
A library spokesperson told Port Macquarie News Of The Area that there was a lot of interaction from guests during the talk and lots of appreciation.
“We reached a lot of people,” they said.
Much of the new collection, which includes decodable readers and other specialised resources, has already been borrowed since the shelves were stocked.
The materials are now available across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, with sets also located at Laurieton and Wauchope libraries.
Among the attendees was a 50-year-old woman who shared her own story of being diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 30, long after struggling through school without support.
She was moved to tears after learning about the resources now available.
“She asked me what a decodable reader was,” said the spokesperson.
“After I showed her through the collection and explained the resources, she hugged me twice.
“She said she just wishes this knowledge and these resources were available years ago.”
The new collection aims to empower people of all ages with accessible, evidence-based tools to support literacy development and learning.
By Sis HIGGINS
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