Dyslexia: Training for Employers

Are you clear about your obligations to dyslexic employees and customers under the Disability Discrimination Act?

Do you know how to get the best from your dyslexic staff?

Do your employees know how to help dyslexic customers?

Are you aware that funding is available to support the employers of dyslexic people?

Session 1: Dyslexia Awareness
Suitable for any member of staff, the session will dispel myths about dyslexia, indicate how dyslexia may affect adults at work, and help staff to consider how dyslexia may affect their colleagues and customers.

Session 2: Dyslexia & Human Resources
This session will look at the implications of dyslexia in the recruitment and support of dyslexic employees, including the Access to Work scheme and the implications of the DDA.

Session 3: Dyslexia & Training
This session will help workplace trainers and those organising training to consider how they can make sure their practices are “dyslexia friendly”. It includes guidance on producing training materials and training methods.