As part of the "Go Red for Dyslexia" campaign, an international initiative introduced to Rhode Island in 2020, the City of East Providence has collaborated with Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island to light City Hall red to help raise awareness for the Dyslexic community.
By illuminating notable buildings and landmarks in red, the goal is to shift the conventional association of red ink with marking mistakes to celebrating neurodiversity and the unique strengths of the dyslexic mind. Red is also used as a symbol of awareness, hope, unity and understanding for all those who learn differently and the families and teachers who support them.
Books were also available at the October, 16th event, free to children in attendance.
An emotional firsthand account was shared from Decoding Dyselxia Rhode Island, Family and Student Engagement Coordinator, Tiffany Solomon about how she has used her own lived experiences to enrich the lives of her students and help them through their academic journey.
Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island Executive Director, Tori Jessop-Crowley was joined by Senator Robert Britto, Mayor Bob DaSilva, Councilman Frank Fogarty and Chairwoman of the East Providence School Committee Jenni Furtado and members of the public.
