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Top 10 tips for an inclusive workplace

It’s the small changes that make a big difference to us: top ten tips for inclusive workplaces.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland06/05/202211/05/2022Posted inWork and CareersTags:dyslexia, dyslexia at work, Dyslexia Scotland, support for dyslexiaLeave a comment on Top 10 tips for an inclusive workplace

Defining dyscalculia

What is dyscalculia? Scotland publishes its definition.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland26/04/202226/04/2022Posted inDyslexia Scotland NewsTags:dyscalculia, learning difference, scotland, teaching, teaching and learningLeave a comment on Defining dyscalculia

I’ve just found out that I’m dyslexic – now what?

Four things to start on your dyslexia discovery journey.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland08/04/202207/04/2022Posted inLearningTags:dyslexia and learning, Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexic life, support for dyslexiaLeave a comment on I’ve just found out that I’m dyslexic – now what?

Teaching English: a dyslexic perspective

“What if I teach them the wrong grammar and they use it for life?” A dyslexic teacher shares his anxieties.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland25/03/202225/03/2022Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:dyslexia and learning, Dyslexia Scotland, Learning, skills1 Comment on Teaching English: a dyslexic perspective

Scotland’s Census and the dyslexic community 

The 2022 Census brings a historical opportunity to be inclusive of everyone.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland11/03/202211/03/2022Posted inDyslexia Scotland NewsTags:#DyslexiaFriendlyScotland, accessibility, changemakers, community, dyslexia, Dyslexia Scotland, support for dyslexiaLeave a comment on Scotland’s Census and the dyslexic community 

My Neurodiversity Journey Part 3

David Yeoman explores part three of his dyslexia journey.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland25/02/2022Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:dyslexia, dyslexic life, neurodiversityLeave a comment on My Neurodiversity Journey Part 3

Volunteering in 2022

Has the pandemic helped or hindered volunteering in our country? Volunteers Manager, Helen Fleming, considers how 2022 will be for voluntary organisations and volunteers.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland11/02/2022Posted inOpinion pieceTags:#pandemicvolunteering, Dyslexia ScotlandLeave a comment on Volunteering in 2022

Dyslexia and Parliament

Vin Arthey writes about Matt Hancock’s Dyslexia Screening Bill which is making its way through the Westminster parliament.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland28/01/202228/01/2022Posted inChildren and Young PeopleTags:dyslexia and learning, dyslexia and parliament, Education, support for dyslexiaLeave a comment on Dyslexia and Parliament

Rocking Dyslexia

In our latest blog, dyslexic geologist, Dr Jess Pugsley tells her dyslexia story.

Posted byDyslexia Scotland14/01/202214/01/2022Posted inPersonal StoriesTags:dyslexia and learning, Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexic geologist, Education, positive dyslexia2 Comments on Rocking Dyslexia

Dyslexia-friendly Scotland – our journey so far

Dyslexia-friendly Scotland. How far have we come? Are we nearly there yet?

Posted byDyslexia Scotland17/12/202121/12/2021Posted inDyslexia Scotland NewsTags:dyslexia and learning, Dyslexia Scotland, dyslexia-friendly Scotland, learn grow improve, Learning, reflections, strategic planLeave a comment on Dyslexia-friendly Scotland – our journey so far

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