Who we are

The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. We aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society, that enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential.

The BDA promotes early identification of specific learning difficulties (SpLD) and support in schools to ensure opportunity to learn for dyslexic learners. In November 2007 at the BDA AGM Members agreed the policy on Early Identification of Specific Learning Difficulties. This forms the basis of BDA lobbying in this regard. Read Policy

The BDA has three campaign areas:

1. To encourage schools to work towards becoming dyslexia-friendly.
2. To reduce the number of dyslexic young people in the criminal justice system.
3. To enable dyslexic people to achieve their potential in the workplace.

Putting our values into action

As an umbrella organisation, the BDA want dyslexic people to view the BDA as the organisation that best represents them. So the work of the BDA aims to reflect the values that dyslexic people hold dear.

We will listen to, and act upon, the needs of dyslexic people. We will foster a feeling of togetherness for all of our membership and respect for dyslexic people, volunteers and staff.

Our priorities include regional development, to support the growth of grassroots local dyslexia associations. We also want to grow the befriending network. Finally, we continue to develop dyslexia-friendly practice within the BDA and build a culture of total quality.