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As
of November 2005 the Adult Dyslexia Centre has been accredited with
the Matrix
Standard: the national quality standard for any organisation
that delivers information, advice and/or guidance on learning and
work.
How
We Started
Debbie Farnfield, a tutor of adults with dyslexia,
and Sue Penton-Voak, active in the local Dyslexia Association, decided
to open the centre in September 2003 feeling that, whereas children
with dyslexia were getting a better deal, there was still very little
support for adults. With a small team of people, the aim of the centre
is to boost confidence, develop skills and improve the individual's
understanding of their dyslexia.
Images
below show Debbie Farnfield (left) and one of the popular courses being
run at the centre.
 
Where
are we?
Adult
Dyslexia Centre
2 Denmark Terrace
Denmark Street
Maidenhead
SL6 7FN
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Map
Phone:
01628 670054 or
07921 022 589
Statement
of Service
Our Core
Aims (Mission statement)
1.
To enable adults with dyslexia
to develop their confidence and abilities in educational, employment
and social settings.
2.
To increase awareness in educational and
employment settings of the implications of dyslexia and provide advice
on strategies to accommodate these implications.
1. To enable adults
with dyslexia to develop their confidence and abilities in educational,
employment and social settings.
FREE information,
advice and guidance (IAG)
FREE informal assessment of dyslexia
FREE literacy/IT class(es)
FREE mentoring service
SUBSIDISED short
courses to improve skills such as confidence, self-esteem, awareness
of dyslexia, creativity
SUBSIDISED individual
tuition from a specialist in teaching dyslexic adults.
FULL
dyslexia assessment, suitable for access arrangements for examinations,
application for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and workplace assistance.
At present we have to charge a fee for this service.
We aim to be
a point of contact for the client as long as is required.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
FROM US:
Confidentiality:
We will treat all personal information in strict confidence. A third
party will only be involved with your consent or if legally necessary.
Privacy:
You will be seen in a meeting room that offers
privacy.
Respect:
We will treat you with respect and courtesy regardless of gender,
race, religion or disability.
Information:
We will provide you with appropriate, impartial
information and advice in order to meet your needs related to employment,
education and training so that you can make informed decisions.
Signposting:
If we are not able to meet your needs in part
or full, we will direct you to other agencies that can help you
as appropriate.
Response:
We will respond to any answer phone messages
within 2 working days.
Professional:
Your first point of contact will be with a
professional qualified to work with dyslexic adults.
WHAT WE CAN EXPECT
FROM YOU:
Notification:
A phone call or email if you are going to be late or miss an appointment.
Punctuality:
A reasonable effort made to arrive on time for your appointment/class.
Commitment:
Your intention to commit to a course
of individual tuition, short course or class.
Payment:
Where required, to pay the fee agreed or a
donation of some sort at the time you receive the service.
Opinion:
To let us know what you think about the service
you receive: how we can improve it and what you like about it.
Respect:
Our advisors would like to be treated with
the same courtesy and respect they offer you.
We
have an independent phone number you can call which will deal with
any concerns you may have: Penny at 01189 403381
2. To increase awareness in educational and employment
settings of the implications of dyslexia and provide advice on strategies
to accommodate these implications
SERVICES WE OFFER:
Dyslexia Awareness
Training for businesses, tutors, trainers and advisors working with
adults.
Full assessment
for individuals who need this for employment or education purposes.
Workplace needs
assessment so that the employer can make 'reasonable adjustments'
as required by the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
Training
and courses for professionals working with dyslexic individuals.
HOW WE FUND SERVICES TO OUR DYSLEXIC CLIENTS:
Dyslexia Awareness
Training for employers, tutors, trainers and advisors.
Full assessments
Courses for teachers/parents
Applying for funding to local businesses, government schemes and
charitable trusts.
Rent from property (provided it doesn't clash with Centre interests).
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