Creative Differences: Universal Music UK
Becki Morris from DCN and EMBED was involved in the creation of Universal Music’s handbook ‘Creative Differences: A handbook for embracing neurodiversity […]
Tag: Dyslexia
Museum Hour: Dyslexia
These are responses and further information to the questions given on MuseumHour on Monday 7 October 2019. Neurodivergent people are innovative and […]
Dyslexia Adult Network News: No 7 Spring 2018
Website www.dan-uk.co.uk Twitter @DyslexiaAdult Email via website www.dan.co.uk OR join our jiscmail list www.jiscmail.ac.uk/dyslexia-adult-network-dan THIS 7th EDITION OF NETWORK NEWS […]
Report Launch: Neurodiverse voices: Opening Doors to Employment – WACReport
This is a groundbreaking report by the Westminster AchieveAbility Commission. We are proud to be associated and quoted with this important report […]
Captioning your films and videos: Stagetext
Captions are a great resources that can benefit everyone. Remember not to use autogenerated captions, but create your own which are easy […]
Westminster AchieveAbility Commission (WAC) report on recruitment and retention of neurodivergent talent
Westminster AchieveAbility Commission (WAC) has produced a report which has important information for neurodivergent talented adults in the workplace for all sectors. […]
Consultation Opportunity (Questionnaire) Dyslexia and the Impact of Managerial Practices Research
Hello, I’m trying to determine whether or not there is a relationship between managerial practices, and the impact on people with dyslexia […]
NEWS: Reimagining the neurodiverse performance space – participants required
Culture Coventry are looking for participants in the following project: Summary Neuroaesthetics explores the synergy between the needs and interests of neurodiverse […]
Neurodiversity: Dyslexia – Resources for families and adults
Neurodiversity: Dyslexia Dyslexia is part of the neurodiversity spectrum which includes dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADD, ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and tourettes. (Source: […]
What is the Dyslexia Adult Network?
Introducing ourselves The Dyslexia Adult Network (DAN) is a coalition of organisations and specialists working at a national level with adults with […]
Event: From Individual to Infrastructure: Enabling Success for Adults with Dyslexia
Enabling Success for Adults with Dyslexia is a conference by the British Dyslexia Association with Dyslexia STEM, kindly hosted by the Building […]
Research into Issues for Adults with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties ~ Margaret Malpas
Over the last 12 months, I have been conducting some pilot research to identify issues and experiences of adults with dyslexia or […]
Accessible Text Guidance
Guidelines issued by Government https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-communication/accessible-communication-formats UK Association for Accessible Formats https://www.ukaaf.org/large-print/ RNIB Clear Print Guidelines http://www.psncorp.com/Downloads/RNIB_Clear_Print_Guidelines.pdf British Dyslexia Association Style Guide for […]
Westminster AchieveAbility Commission into recruitment practice for dyslexic and neurodivergent people wants to hear from you.
Briefing Chaired by Barry Sheerman MP with Lord Addington as adviser, this Commission will investigate work related recruitment and build on existing […]
DAN Network News – No. 3 Autumn 2016
Here is the latest Network News from the Dyslexic Adult Network : DAN Network News – Autumn 2016 The Dyslexia Adult Network […]
Access to Work: What You Can Do
If you have a disability (dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions are included), you can apply for funding for equipment and coaching. This […]
BBC Cape Project for neurodiverse talent in the workplace
DCN was both thrilled and honoured to be invited to hear more about CAPE (Creating A Positive Environment) Project entitled ‘Joining the […]
Definition of Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.
Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed.
Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities.
An Employer’s Guide to Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD ~ Dr Sylvia Moody, Practitioner Psychologist
Please note: The term specific performance difficulties is the general term used in a workplace context to denote dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD. […]