This week is Dyslexia awareness week. To raise awareness the British Dyslexia association is highlighting the stories of individuals. Dyslexia can be completely invisible so this is a great way to raise awareness of the difficulties people can face. Over to them…
Your voice matters.
We believe that everyone with dyslexia has a unique story and the power to create positive change. Which is why we invite you to share your story with us.
By sharing your story you can:
- Enrich the dyslexic community by helping others feel validated, accepted and understood.
- Support the British Dyslexia Association in our mission to raise awareness of the realities of living with dyslexia.
This Dyslexia Week we will be focusing on the invisibility of dyslexia. This year we aim to offer a platform to those whose voices have been previously unheard. We want to hear your stories. Share your story with us here.
Your stories
Bushra Abu-Helil
Click here to read Bushra’s story.
Catherine Boafo-Yirenkyi
Click here to read Catherine’s story.
Ruth Breen
Click here to read Ruth’s story.
Lorna Burnett
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Mark Cooper
Click here to read Mark’s story.
Olivia Corrie
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John Crawshaw
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Alice Ferns
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Chantal Gagnon
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Sarah Hill
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Victoria Hind
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Nicholas Hounsfield
Click here to read Nicholas’ story.
Shelley Johnson
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Callum Langstroth
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Lynn Matthews
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Bronya Meadley
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Eva Middleton
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Jacqui Perks
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Sophia Preston
Click here to read Sophia’s story.
Ryan Rahim
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Nicola Sandy
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Paul Strick
Click here to read Paul’s story.
T – Further Education Lead Tutor at a Creative College
Click here to read T’s story.
Kim To
Click here to read Kim’s story.
British Dyslexia Association (bdadyslexia.org.uk)
Webinar focusing on dyslexia in the workplace on 7 October
Dyslexia Week is 4 to 10 October. You can attend a free webinar on 7 October from 12-1.30pm, where you’ll hear from a range of speakers, each with the goal of challenging stereotypes and showing examples of good practice. They’ll cover:
- Hearing the lived experience of dyslexic individuals
- Employer’s duty of care under the Equality Act
- Empowering dyslexic talent at work
- Examples of good practice of dyslexia friendly policies
- Recruiting and retaining dyslexic talent
You can find out more about the activities going on throughout the week and how you can get involved, and members of the dyslexic community are invited to share their stories on the British Dyslexia Association website.