Organisations
The Quality Mark for organisations has been developed for employers who want to demonstrate a real commitment to equality and diversity and maximise the potential of their workforce. Just as 10% of employees are likely to be dyslexic so are 10% of customers. Commitment to becoming Dyslexia Friendly Organisation can result in the more effective achievement of performance targets and a competitive advantage.
Dyslexia Friendly employers recognise and utilise the strengths that dyslexic individuals have and create a climate where such abilities can be maximised this leads to increased levels of motivation and morale, less stress and also enable an employer to meet their responsibilities associated with the Disability Discrimination act.
The Quality Mark standards cover the 6 areas listed below:
- Policy
- Meeting needs/service delivery
- Communication
- Training
- Partnerships
- Employment
In the same way as the Quality Mark for schools and the post 16 sector operates under each of the above headings are criteria that must be achieved in order to demonstrate that the standard for a Dyslexia Friendly Organisation has been met.
