Events

Coming Events

Dyslexia House Open Meeting

Dyslexia - The Importance of Early Identification
By Dr Michael Thomson
An open meeting for teachers and parents
Especially relevant for Primary School SENCOs
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Maths School Rochester
7.30pm Wednesday 29th February

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British Dyslexia Association Courses for Parents and Teachers

British Dyslexia Association Courses for teachers and teaching assistants.
The courses include a range of topics , screening for dyslexia, practical solutions for dyslexia and dyscalculia

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British Dyslexia Association Courses for Teachers Working in Higher and Further Education.

How to Support Post 16 Students with Dyslexia. The courses cover Practical Solutions for Dyslexia and Screening for Dyslexia as well as Dyscalculia

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British Dyslexia Association Employers' Courses

How to be a Dyslexia Friendly Employer. The courses cover, Understanding Dyslexia, Making Reasonable Adjustments for Dyslexia and Screening for Dyslexia as well as Workplace Assessors Programme.

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Dyslexia Action Webinars

You might like to take a look at Dyslexia Action's webinars. The talks are about an hour long and cover a variety of topics.

http://training.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/webinars/upcoming

Shows

Education Show 15th to 17th March 2012 NEC Birmingham
http://www.education-show.com

Special Need Show London 12th and 13th October 2012
http://www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk/Exhibitions/TES+Special+Needs+Exhibition/London/2011

Bett Exhibition 30th January-2nd February 2013 ExCel London.
http://www.bettshow.com

Events that have taken Place

What is Dyslexia?

Talk by Julie Sweeting
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School Rochester
7.30 Wednesday 14th September
This is an open meeting for parents and teachers.
A wide range of excellent materials suitable for the dyslexic learner will be on sale.
Carol Owens Cambridge House Dyslexia Resources will be there
Please Phone 01622 717308 for more details

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Dyslexia Awareness Week

During Dyslexia Awareness Week 31st October to the 4th November we had a stand at Mid-Kent College. We talked to dyslexic students and those who thought that they might be dyslexic, as well as non dyslexic students who just wanted to know more about the condition. The staff were interested in speaking to us about what they could do to help the dyslexic students in their classes.

We handed out leaflets and free software demonstration disks so that students could try out a selection of software aimed at helping dyslexic learners. We would like to thank Mid Kent College for giving us this opportunity. We would also like to thank the British Dyslexia Association, Claro, Crick Software, Text Help, iANSYST and Activise for providing us with fliers/catalogues and demo disks.

British Dyslexia Association AGM and Members Open Day

The BDA Member's Day was well attended.

Dr Lindsay Peer CBE gave an inspirational talk.

There were four excellent workshops in the afternoon. Rachel Ingham - Dyslexia and Memory, John Mackenzie - Dyslexia and the Law, Andy Fell - Assistive Technology and Jon Adams - Children's Workshop - Flags.

AGM - Dr Kate Saunders Chief Executive Officer updated us on what the BDA had achieved in the last year and plans for the future.

Disability Awareness Week

Two Dyslexia House Association members talked to the children at Holy Trinity School Dartford about dyslexia. The children of Foxes and Otters classes were very attentive and asked us questions about dyslexia and how it affected dyslexic people.

Freedom to Read

A talk by Christine Ronaldson, head of literature and book production at Calibre.

Christine will be talking about Calibre's work in providing audio books for people with
sight problems or a disability such as dyslexia.

The event is free, but booking is essential - Strood Library - 01634 335890

Friday, 17 June, 10.30am

Strood Library
32 Bryant Road
Strood
Rochester
Kent
ME2 3EP

For more details about Calibre, please see the website:

http://www.calibre.org.uk/

BDA International Conference 2nd to 4th June 2011

Due to the announcement of an additional public holiday due to the Royal Wedding, the BDA has changed the date of the International Conference to 2nd - 4th June 2011.

The British Dyslexia Association’s 8th International Conference Beyond Boundaries is being held at Harrogate International Conference Centre. The conference will be chaired by Joel Talcott PhD, an internationally recognised researcher and Reader in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience from Aston University.

Bookings are now being taken for this unique opportunity for the exchange of information and best practice between practitioners, academic researchers and teachers. The conference programme includes topical symposia, workshops, interactive poster sessions and keynote lectures by world-leading experts.

For further information or to book your place visit the British Dyslexia Association's website.

ICT Session for Teachers and Teaching Assistants

We are running a dyslexia friendly ICT session on Thursday 25th November for teachers and teaching assistants. If you want to join us please ring 01622 717308 for more details

Dyslexia Awareness Week 1st to 7th November

On the 1st and 2nd of November we were at Mid Kent College. We had the opportunity to speak to many students and lecturers; the aim of the week was to raise awareness of dyslexia. We handed out leaflets and free software demonstration disks so that students could try out a selection of software aimed at helping dyslexic students. We would like to thank Mid Kent College for giving us this opportunity. We would also like to thank the British Dyslexia Association, Claro, Crick Software, Text Help, iANSYST and Listening Books for providing us with fliers/catalogues and demo disks.

Dyslexia House Association Launch and First AGM

Dyslexia House Association held its Launch and first AGM on Saturday 26th June. There was a good turnout, among those attending were Margaret and Jim Malpas joint Chairman of the British Dyslexia Association.