A limited-edition Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Book featuring this year’s student artwork and reflections is your gift with a $35 donation to the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Your contribution reserves a copy for pick-up at the event and supports ongoing community programming that uplifts neurodiverse voices.
We are pleased to announce Suzanne (Suz) Hall as the 2025 Honoree of the Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase. Suz has dedicated her career to advancing literacy and supporting individuals with language-based learning differences, touching countless lives through her commitment, compassion, and belief in the potential of every learner.
Suz began her professional journey as a licensed physical therapist after earning her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas. Her early work at the Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center in Bryan connected her with children with physical disabilities, and later, she supported adults recovering from stroke—many experiencing both physical and communication challenges. These formative experiences shaped a lifelong dedication to helping others build confidence, independence, and voice.
In the late 1990s, Suz pursued a second calling that she described as something she could do “from her wheelchair.” She completed the Basic Language Skills training at the Neuhaus Education Center and became a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) in 2002. She began working one-on-one with students experiencing language learning differences, including scholarship recipients supported by Neuhaus. Two years later, she joined the Neuhaus Education Center staff as Parent Resource Coordinator, where she spent 19 years supporting families, managing the Neuhaus scholarship program, and helping children access the literacy instruction they needed to thrive.
Suz has also served as an instructor in the Neuhaus Adult Literacy Program since 2006. Teaching and mentoring adult learners remains the work that brings her the greatest joy, and she continues this service today with meaningful dedication.
Suz lives in Houston with her husband, Rick, whose support has been a steady presence throughout her journey. She is the proud mother of two sons and is surrounded by family who continue to cheer her on. She describes her life as full and meaningful, and she remains committed to “paying it forward” for many years to come.
We are grateful for Suz’s example of service and advocacy, and we are honored to celebrate her profound impact on the Houston community.
Please join us in recognizing Suz Hall as the 2025 Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase Honoree.
We look forward to honoring her at this year’s event.
The 2025 Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase is almost here, and this year’s event promises to be our most inspiring yet. We are honored to feature artwork from 27 talented student artists from across the Houston area, each sharing powerful perspectives on the theme “Art Speaks Louder.” Their pieces reflect resilience, creativity, and the remarkable ways neurodivergent voices shape our community.
Guests will have the opportunity to view the student artwork, hear directly from several of our artists, and connect with families, educators, advocates, and community partners who believe in amplifying neurodiverse strengths through the arts.
The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited.
Guests are encouraged to RSVP to secure their spot.
In addition, attendees may reserve a copy of the 2025 Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Book by making a donation to the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (HBIDA). This publication features the full collection of student artwork alongside personal messages and reflections from each artist. All proceeds benefit local students through community education and scholarship support.
Event Highlights
Your presence demonstrates support for students who courageously share their voices and talents. We look forward to welcoming you to an evening filled with creativity, connection, and celebration.
RSVP and reserve your art book today.
Reserve Your Art Book
A limited-edition Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Book featuring this year’s student artwork and reflections is your gift with a $35 donation to the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Your contribution reserves a copy for pick-up at the event and supports ongoing community programming that uplifts neurodiverse voices.
We are pleased to share the winners of this year’s HBIDA Art Contest. Congratulations to:
Their artwork reflects remarkable creativity, thoughtful expression, and a meaningful interpretation of this year’s theme, Art Speaks Louder. Each piece demonstrates the power of art to communicate identity, emotion, and understanding in ways that words alone cannot.
This contest is part of the annual Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase, where students from across the Houston community come together to share their perspectives through visual art. Every student who participated contributed something unique and compelling. We are proud to celebrate their vision and the courage it takes to share their work with others.
Join us for the Art Showcase
December 8, 2025
5:30–7:30 PM
Link Lee Mansion, University of St. Thomas
The evening will include:
Reserve Your Art Book
A limited-edition Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Book featuring this year’s student artwork and reflections is your gift with a $35 donation to the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Your contribution reserves a copy for pick-up at the event and supports ongoing community programming that uplifts neurodiverse voices.
Thank you for supporting young artists and for helping create a community where neurodiverse voices are seen, respected, and celebrated. We look forward to seeing you at the showcase.
We’re thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase, hosted by the University of St. Thomas in partnership with the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (HBIDA)!
📅 Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Link Lee Mansion, University of St. Thomas – Houston
🎟️ Admission: Free with RSVP
This year’s theme, Art Speaks Louder, invites guests to experience the creativity and wisdom of neurodiverse students through art and storytelling. Each piece of artwork tells a story — of perseverance, imagination, and the beauty of diverse minds at work.
The evening will include:
A gallery of original student artwork
Student speakers and live presentations
A silent auction featuring framed student art
The unveiling of the Celebrating Neurodiversity art book
Light refreshments and community fellowship in the historic Link Lee Mansion
The Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase honors the incredible talents of students with dyslexia and other learning differences, while raising awareness and funds to advocacy.
Every year, this event brings together educators, families, and advocates who share a belief that neurodiversity is not a challenge to overcome but a strength to celebrate.
Your organization can help us make this year’s event the most impactful yet!
Sponsorships directly support student artists and HBIDA’s mission to advance literacy, advocacy, and inclusion for individuals with dyslexia and related learning differences.
Explore sponsorship levels and recognition opportunities here:
👉 Become a Sponsor
The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. We invite you to join us for an inspiring evening of art, community, and celebration.
For more information, please contact us:
The Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (HBIDA) is proud to announce that the 2025 HBIDA Art Contest will be officially open for submissions on August 1st!
This year’s theme is “Art Speaks Louder,” a celebration of the power of creative expression to communicate ideas, feelings, and perspectives that words alone may not fully capture. We invite children, teens, and adults with dyslexia or other learning differences across the Houston area to submit original artwork that reflects the spirit of neurodiversity and gives voice to their unique experiences and insights.
Who Can Enter:
Key Dates:
Why Enter?
How to Enter:
Submit your entry online at HBIDA Art Contest Submission Form. Be sure to review the guidelines and submission instructions on the form before uploading your work.
Details, guidelines, and the entry form will go live on August 1. Entries will be submitted digitally using the online form.
We can’t wait to see the incredible creativity and bold voices that will emerge from this year’s theme. Let your art speak louder — and help us celebrate the brilliance of neurodiverse minds!
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