Did
you know that 1 in 10 of your employees is likely to be dyslexic?
The
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) states that reasonable
adjustments MUST be made.
Despite
the highly advertised difficulties of dyslexia, the dyslexic may also
possess positive and valuable qualities: creativity, originality and
an ability to think outside the box - qualities your organisation needs.
The Adult Dyslexia Centre is a registered charity set up to promote
the positive aspects of dyslexia and help individuals overcome those
negative aspects that can create problems in all areas of life and often
in the workplace, which can cause stress and absenteeism.
The
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) states that reasonable adjustments
must be made to accommodate a disabled employee. Dyslexia
counts as a disability under the Act. Employers need to know what
is required of them by law and employees need to understand what can
be done to help them maximise their contribution and value to their
company.
Do
you need to find out more?
We
can offer your organisation:
- Dyslexia
awareness training:
a half-day for employers or employees to gain an understanding of
the positive and negative impact of dyslexia in the workplace.
- Assessment
of employees' needs:
an appraisal of the difficulties a dyslexic employee may encounter
at work and recommendations for action. This can involve a screening
test, a full dyslexia assessment and Workplace Needs Assessment.
- Support
in the workplace:
after the assessment of need, provision can be made for appropriate
support.
- Advice
on reasonable adjustments:
in-house discussion of how to provide a dyslexia friendly environment
and promote a culture of confidence.
For
further information phone 01628
670054 or
07921
022 589
