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Dyslexic student fined for being unable to operate self-service ticket machine
Monday 12 August 2019
The BDA were saddened to hear of the experiences of Oliver Edwards last week. Despite his best efforts to buy a ticket and requesting help from staff Oliver, who is severely dyslexic, was unable to operate the self-service ticket machine...
Neuro-diversity in the workplace
Monday 12 August 2019
Over the last 18 months, there has rightly been a shift of focus onto the strengths of those with neuro-diverse (ND) brains in order to present a more balanced picture of reality...
What works in the workplace – a roadmap for success
Monday 12 August 2019
Over the last 40+ years the BDA has worked with the widest possible variety of organisations from sole traders through to the largest multi-national household names...
Workplace Culture
Monday 12 August 2019
Workplace culture is potentially one of the biggest factors that will influence whether or not a neuro-diverse individual is going to be successful in an organisation or not.
BDA awards certificate to Rebecca Collard for achieving Level 3 Practical Solutions for Dyslexia-Plus
Wednesday 7 August 2019
The BDA was delighted to be able to award Rebecca Collard her certificate for successfully achieving her Level 3 Practical Solutions for Dyslexia-Plus Award recently.
JCQ changes makes it more straight forward for dyslexics to get a reader/computer reader for exams
Friday 2 August 2019
British Dyslexia Association, who have been working with JCQ, are pleased that JCQ has simplified this important access arrangement for dyslexics.
Dyslexia awareness training with Split the Bills
Wednesday 31 July 2019
The BDA had the pleasure of spending some time with Split the Bills this week delivering some dyslexia awareness training for line managers.