Events
Check out all of our upcoming and past events below. If you have any suggestions for an event you’d like to see Dyslexia Buddy Network coordinate, please get in touch.
All events have been postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Our mission is to connect, inspire and empower kids in Illinois with dyslexia!
Past Events
Karina Eide Young Writers Awards
Dyslexic Advantage’s 4th annual Karina Eide Young Dyslexic Writers Awards is accepting e...
Ultimate Ninjas – Again!
Location: Ultimate Ninjas Naperville, 2012 Corporate Lane, Suite 120 When: Saturday, March...
Self-Advocacy Skits & Demos of Assistive Technology
Location: Schaumburg Public Library DBN kids learned how to answer the following questions...
Kane County Cougars Game
We enjoyed a beautiful night watching the Kane County Cougars Game with our DBN friends. T...
Champion Chat with Kathleen Kennedy, Tori Isom and Alby Lewis
Each talk about the hurdles they overcame to be what they are today. Kathleen Kennedy grad...
Champion Chat with Justice Burke
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke came to speak to our group about the challen...
Champion Chat: Brent Sopel
Brent Sopel, 2010 Chicago Blackhawk Stanley Cup Champion and fellow dyslexic, came out to ...
Hayride & S’mores
60+ kids and parents came out for a Fall Hayride & S’mores at the Danada Equestr...
Sleep Away Camp
Dyslexia Buddy Network goes to camp! Kids and leaders had a great time at Camp Duncan in I...
Dyslexia Advocacy Day
DBN families attend Dyslexia Advocacy Day in Springfield, Illinois Event Pictures...
Chicago Wolves Game
Dyslexia Buddy Network went to a Chicago Wolves Game! We had a blast! Event Pictures...
Champion Chat: Darryl Duncan
“Each of you has a special gift and talent that is above average, and makes you very, ve...
Champion Chat: Trent Jarrett
Senior gymnast Trent Jarrett spoke to the members of the Dyslexia Buddy Network in the UIC...
Champion Chat & Golf With Kids: Shane LeBaron
After a fun Golf for Kids event at a driving range, Shane LeBaron speaks to kids in the Dy...
Arlington Park Race Track
DBN spent a beautiful, hot summer day at the Arlington Race Track! Event Pictures...
REI Bike Riding Class
Dyslexia can make learning to ride a bike especially difficult. Our group attended the RE...
Champion Chat: John Rodrigues
John Rodrigues, author of “High School Dropout to Harvard” came to speak with ...
Champion Chat: Scott Forsythe
Dyslexia Kid Founder Scott Forsythe was one of our first Champion Chats and drove with his...
Lego Train Show
DBN is just beginning! Friends meet at the Morton Arboretum for a Lego Train Show. Event P...
Champion Chat: Shawn Cork, Kendall Schauder & Colin Rowley
College students Shawn Cork, Kendall Schauder, Colin Rowley. Event Pictures...