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Volunteer interview blog post: introducing to you a lovely but camera shy volunteer! Name: Lisa Lamb Your role at Dyslexia information Day: Meet and Great or anything else you would like help with. Are you dyslexic? No, but I’m special! Language processing issues. (Eli says: language processing issues can appear and manifest as quite similar to dyslexia, but without phonological difficulties, so Lisa has a really great empathy and understanding with the students she works with, and dyslexia information day visitors.) In what capacity do you attend Dyslexia information Day 15: Volunteer Why Get involved with or exhibit at Dyslexia information Day: It’s informative and I want to support DID to highlight to others what support and encouragement… Continue reading Volunteer Interview blog post for Dyslexia information Day fifteen
Blog
Blogs are not a regular scheduled occurrence, Elizabeth simply posts them as and when she feels moved to write something, but she does annually post ‘Inspirational Dyslexics’ Guest Blog Posts for Dyslexia Awareness Week!
Independent Support (IS) Dyslexia information Day exhibitor interview blog
Delighted that this exhibitor had their funding granted which enables them to be around to exhibit at Dyslexia information Day again to offer support and guidance to our visitors. Organisation name: Independent Support About your organsation does: We can help parents/carers and young people with the new Education, Health and Care Plan process (EHCP). We ensure the views, needs and wishes of the child, young person and their parents are reflected throughout the EHC assessment and planning process. We can help with One Page profiles and help you understand the local offer. We are free, independent and impartial. Name(s) of people attending this Dyslexia inforamtion Day: Michelle Young, Susie McClean and Kim Fawke Are you/any of you… Continue reading Independent Support (IS) Dyslexia information Day exhibitor interview blog
Katie Woodland – Woodland Psychological Services Ltd. Dyslexia information Day interview blog
New Exhibitor! Company / organisation name: Woodland Psychological Services Ltd A Brief description of what your company / organsation does: Empower people to support those around them who are struggling with a mental health difficulty (inc. dyslexia). Through advice, therapy and training we support individuals, businesses and schools to understand and manage difficulties they, or others are facing. Name(s) of people attending this Dyslexia information Day: Katie Woodland (Managing Director & Psychologist) & Amy Richards (Assistant Psychologist) Are you/any of you dyslexic? No In what capacity are you attending Dyslexia information Day 15: Exhibitor Why Get involved with or exhibit at Dyslexia information Day: To help spread awareness of the difficulties people with dyslexia face,… Continue reading Katie Woodland – Woodland Psychological Services Ltd. Dyslexia information Day interview blog
Multiplication Rules! Penny Topsom Dyslexia information Day interview Blog
We very much appreciate the dedication of this regular Dyslexia information Day exhibitor, she travels From London especially to come to our Dyslexia information Days here in Shropshire, she is a huge hit with visitors young and old, her passion is inspirational and motivational! Company: Multiplication Rules! What does your business do? Multiplication Rules! is a new way to learn times tables and division. It has been created as a teaching aid for schools, parents or carers. A simple, visual, fun way to learn times tables and division. Designed for children (grown ups too) who find learning maths tricky. We use two simple number patterns, games and memory tests – learning maths just got FUN, hooray! Who will… Continue reading Multiplication Rules! Penny Topsom Dyslexia information Day interview Blog
Usborne Books Kate L’argent Dyslexia information Day interview Blog
It is our pleasure to introduce to you the lovely …. Company / Organisation name: Usborne Books at Home and School A Brief description of what your company / organsation does: Over 40 years of publishing award winning Usborne Books from birth to young adult. Specially written with high picture to word ratio, with writing in small chunks making it more accessible to all children. “I tell my team that our books must be completely ‘edible’ – that is, so good that you almost want to eat them.” Peter Usborne MBE. January 2016. Name(s) of people attending this Dyslexia information Day: Kate L’argent Are you/any of you dyslexic? No In what capacity are you attending Dyslexia… Continue reading Usborne Books Kate L’argent Dyslexia information Day interview Blog
Young Enterprise Guest interview Blog for Dyslexia information Day
Introducing one of our local Exhibitors: Young Enterprise Shropshire In Brief what is Young Enterprise Shropshire? Young Enterprise shows young people at all learning stages and levels the importance of understanding business as part of their adult life. Our programs help them to develop the eight employability competencies “Communication, Confidence, Financial Capability, Initiative, Organisation, Problem Solving, Resilience, Teamwork”. Who will be representing Young Enterprise Shropshire at the upcoming Dyslexia information Day? David Graham. Christine Graham. Joe Graham Are you/any of you dyslexic? Yes, Joe Graham (diagnosed at school) Why Get involved with or exhibit at Dyslexia information Day: To show Dyslexia is not a problem, in-fact it can be a help in many areas of working life.… Continue reading Young Enterprise Guest interview Blog for Dyslexia information Day
Nutshell Boutique: Dyslexia information Day 15 Interview Blog
Introducing Nutshell Boutique one of our local Inspirational Guest Exhibitors: Who is Nutshell Boutique? Jenny and Clare In Brief what is Nutshell Boutique? Nutshell Boutique is a pop up ladies boutique. We sell Italian and French women’s clothing, Leather handbags, Scarves and Fashion Jewellery. We attend Ludlow Market every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday as well as various events and shows throughout the country. Are you/any of you dyslexic? Both of us Jenny and Clare from Nutshell Boutique are dyslexic Who will be at the upcoming Dyslexia information Day: Clare Mason Why Get involved with or exhibit at Dyslexia information Day: Both Jenny and Clare from Nutshell Boutique are dyslexic. We feel the information day allows those who attend to see… Continue reading Nutshell Boutique: Dyslexia information Day 15 Interview Blog
Never forget: Knowledge is power!
Whilst the majority of my work through The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant, is with adults, businesses and education establishments, I do also work with parents, young people and families. Over the last decade I have noticed a pattern to the times of year that I get the most harrowing calls: a pattern to the times that parents call in absolute despair about their child, the education system and their need for information, advice and generally the need to ‘let off steam’ or finally have the listening ear of someone who understands, empathises and can offer solid, proactive and clear advice & guidance. It is in my opinion, no exaggeration to say that parents and children at this point are experiencing and… Continue reading Never forget: Knowledge is power!
Talking Pen saves the day!
Talking Pen saves the day! OK I know a pen isn’t a super hero, but did you know there is a company called Scanning Pens who makes talking pens! These pens really can make a huge difference in people’s lives. I am sure you have seen the media coverage about the Starbucks being sued for disability (dyslexia) discrimination. The young lady (Victoria) had told her employer she was dyslexic and also informed them of her needs and difficulties, has now been proved in a court of law, that Starbucks did not make reasonable adjustments for Victoria and she has won her case! A terrible situation for either to be in and on that could have so easily been avoided! I… Continue reading Talking Pen saves the day!
100% pass rate!
I am very Happy to report that yesterday I passed my Text Help Certified Trainer update exam with 100% – Yippee! For those of you who don’t already know I am a HUGE fan of Text Help’s ReadWrite programme, especially the USB mobile version, which allows me to access this fabulous software on any pc I am using and turn bad days into good productive days. Features I use range from the spell-checker that is like a super hero: with explanations of how to use the word, the context and pronunciation; to a talking calculator with an audit trail, that has turned completing my month end & yearend accounts, from stress city to a relative joy! I came across TextHelpUk… Continue reading 100% pass rate!
