You may find more useful information on these sites:
General information
- British Dyslexia Association
- a collection of information pages for a range of needs: something for everybody.
For parents
- The website of the UK Government
- These pages explain how support for children with special educational needs is organised in state schools in England.
- The Advisory Centre for Education
- Support for parents with concerns about aspects of their child's education, including special educational needs. The site includes some excellent information sheets to download.
- SMILE
- A support group for parents of children with special educational needs in the Ashfield area of Nottinghamshire.
Also check the website of your county or unitary council for information about local policy on dyslexia support and a link to a local Parent Partnership organisation
For adults with dyslexia
- The website of the UK Government
- These pages introduce the Access to Work Scheme, which indentifies and may fund or part fund the support dyslexic adults need in the workplace.
- The website of Dyslexia Assessment and Consultancy
- contains a range of useful information pages on dyslexia and related difficulties in adults.
For students
- The website of the UK Government
- These pages tell you about the Disabled Student Allowance, for which some dyslexic students are eligible.
Also check the website of your college or university for information about dyslexia support and study advice.
For teachers
- The British Dyslexia Association Quality Mark Page
- contains links to their "Achieving Dyslexia Friendly Schools" guide and advice for using ICT aids for pupils with dyslexia. See also the information for schools on this site.
For employers
- The website of the UK Government
- These pages introduce the Access to Work Scheme, which indentifies and may fund or part fund the support dyslexic adults need in the workplace. Applications to the scheme are made by the employee.
