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In 2002 a group of parents, educators, and tutors formed a steering committee to put together a Branch of the International Dyslexia Association for Alabama. At that point, all IDA members were members of the Georgia Branch. The steering committee worked to define the purpose and goals of the group, and to officially and legally form the group. Huntsville attorney and dyslexic, Fred Simpson, drew up incorporation papers for ALIDA and bylaws for ALIDA were voted upon and approved. Incorporation was approved and the IRS gave ALIDA an identification number. Saturday, April 26th, 2003 at the Scottish Rite Center in Birmingham saw all those organizational efforts come to fruition. Steering Committee Chair, Dr. Denise Gibbs, opened the meeting with a report on the status of the Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Dr. Gibbs introduced special guest Tom McDonough, IDA Branch Council Southern Region Representative. Twenty six people were present for this milestone meeting with 44 members of ALIDA as the branch inaugurated. Officers elected came mostly from the steering committee: President Dr. Denise Gibbs, Vice President Marcia Ramsey, Secretary Angie Hood and Treasurer Laura Promer. The slate of Board of Directors was filled by volunteers and the Board of Directors approved unanimously: Lynn Cleveland, Angelo Cope, Jo Frances Findlay, Barbara Combs, Lydia Alexander, Paula Williams, Jill Hall, Jerry Burfitt, Joan Keagy, Barbara Cerny and Bob Pritchett. 2012 Officers of ALIDA Mary Murray Stowe, President Marcia Ramsey, Past President
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The Alabama Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, ALIDA, (Al-lie-duh) held its first meeting in Birmingham on Saturday, April 26, 2003. 
"IDA is the leading resource for individuals with dyslexia, their families, teachers, and educational professionals around the world. Since we are a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia, we encourage you to join our mission and become a member. You will receive regular information about managing dyslexia, access to an international network of professionals in the field, discounts on conferences fees and publications from our Online Store, quarterly and biannual publications, and affiliation with your Local Branches opening a gateway to a learning community of other individuals sharing our mission. Disclaimer The International Dyslexia Association, IDA, doesn't recommend or endorse any individual, business, school or program."
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