News
Dyslexia and me: Francesca Palser
Tuesday 22 October 2019
I struggled at a young age academically and I was in bottom sets for all subjects. My mum used to blame it on being an August baby- I think that was certainly part of the problem at that age since a lot of my peers already had nearly a year more of growing up.
Dyslexia Week 2020 plans announced by British Dyslexia Association
Monday 21 October 2019
Hot off the heels of the hugely successful Dyslexia Awareness Week 2019, we are delighted to announce our plans for 2020.
BDA International Conference 2021
Monday 21 October 2019
And so the journey has begun towards the BDA's International Conference in 2021. The BDA had a really positive meeting recently at Oxford Brookes University.
Review of KS1 test papers for Standards and Testing agency
Monday 21 October 2019
The BDA have been involved in reviewing KS1 test papers for the Standards and Testing agency at the Department for Education.
Helping raise awareness of accessible print design
Thursday 17 October 2019
Design accessibility is a big issue for people with dyslexia. Learn how one print business is trying to change attitudes to designing for accessibility.
Dyslexia and me: Stephanie's story
Wednesday 16 October 2019
For many children with dyslexia, their poor behaviour can be directly traced back to their condition. Acting out in school can be a common response for children who struggle with reading and writing in class.
Dyslexia Awareness Week 2019
Monday 14 October 2019
Running from 7th-13th October, this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week witnessed schools and businesses all around the country celebrating, supporting and empowering people with dyslexia.
Dyslexia and me: Becki’s story
Friday 11 October 2019
People with dyslexia can understand complex information, communicating with others and seeing the big picture, meaning that they make diligent and creative employees. However, too often we are failing to empower individuals with dyslexia to do their best work...