Telephone tutorial: Introduction to Dyslexia

24th March 2011, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, at your desk

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Dyslexia affects approximately 10% of the population, representing a substantial proportion of your employees, stakeholders and customers.

A disability confident employer will see the benefits of supporting dyslexic employees, understanding their strengths and helping to remove the barriers which prevent access for job applicants, employees and customers.

At this Introduction to Dyslexia Telephone Tutorial we will discuss the main signs of dyslexia, the difficulties caused by it and the reasonable adjustments you can make to support employees with dyslexia.  

Our presenters will uncover some of the hidden talents of dyslexic employees and explain how line managers can realise the business benefits of working with dyslexic people.

We will also share best practice and hear from one of our members who will give their personal experience of dyslexia in the workplace.

Attend this tutorial and you will hear from our expert speakers:

• Carol Leather, Independent Dyslexia Consultant
• Kerry Smith, Senior Disability Consultant, EFD
• Iestyn Llewellyn, Thames Valley Police

Our speakers will be on hand to answer questions from callers, such as:

• Is dyslexia a disability? How do you know if somebody has it?
• What reasonable adjustments should be made to support employees with dyslexia?
• What are the employers' obligations under the Equality Act? 
• What software is available and how can Access to Work help?
• What should you do if you believe an employee has dyslexia?
• Does an employee have to disclose?
• Dyslexia and health and safety issues: when can non disclosure be dangerous?

Why attend?

• To learn more about dyslexia
• To learn what to do if you know or suspect that an employee is dyslexic
• To learn what steps you can take to focus on dyslexic employee's strengths and remove any barriers they may encounter.

Alternative arrangements can be made for delegates with specific requirements. 

Who should attend?

HR Managers and Personnel, Diversity Managers and Occupational Health Professionals. Line Managers.