The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) recognises the rights of disabled people to be protected from discrimination in the workplace. Since 2002 dyslexia has been specifically covered by the Act.
- 10% of the workplace is likely to be dyslexic
- All employers have a duty to be aware of dyslexia and its effects
- Most employers are unsure of the best ways to support dyslexic employees
- Many employers are unaware that small adjustments can make a great deal of difference
- The whole workforce often benefits from the recommendations we make
Dyslexia Solutions for Employers and Employees
Dyslexia Assessments
- Will identify strengths and difficulties
- Make recommendations for support and training
Workplace Assessments
- Involve a detailed analysis of the working environment
- Individual support programme's are drawn up
- Possible adjustments are explored through consultation.
Support in the workplace
- To effectively implement recommendations (for example development of time management, organisation & IT skills)
- Support can take place on or off-site
- Support is often weekly to begin with
- Support can evolve into distance support by telephone and email
Training
- To raise awareness of dyslexia
- To create inclusive working environments – a dyslexia friendly workplace will benefit all employees
- Advice and consultancy
- For employees, managers, trainers and HR departments
- Funding to support staff in the workplace
Links
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Access to Work (AtW)
- Operates through JobcentrePlus
- Offers a grant towards costs arising from an employees disability
- Is designed to help if your disability is preventing you from making progress at work.
We have personal experience of working with adults in the workplace including:
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• Care workers, nurses, pathologists, charity workers
• Electricians, decorators, engineers, car mechanics, caterers, security guards
• People working in the police service, probation service, Young Offenders Teams, Fire and Rescue service, ambulance service
• Call centre workers, people working in local government, planners, lecturers
• Painters, dancers, illustrators, musicians
