The Central Ohio Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (COBIDA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization formed to increase the public’s awareness of dyslexia in Central and South Eastern Ohio and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. It is one of 47 branches of IDA in the country and the most recent branch to be formed in Ohio (1997). Sister Ohio branches include the Ohio Valley Branch located in Cincinnati and the Northern Ohio Branch in Cleveland.

(1) to increase awareness of dyslexia and related learning disabilities;
(2) to assist professionals, dyslexics and their families;
(3) to promote use of effective teaching methods; and
(4) to disseminate research-based knowledge.

COBIDA has developed a three-tiered plan to accomplish this mission:
• Training and Education
• Early Intervention
• Community Partnerships