Employment
In the UK today there are over six million people severely affected by dyslexia and many more less severely so.
Dyslexia Pathways highly qualified and experienced staff provide courses and training for employers and human resources departments that will enable them to develop a more dyslexia and disability friendly workplace and work practices. If your organisation would like to find out more about:
- how to become a dyslexia and disability friendly employer or service provider
- how to anticipate the needs of employess who are dyslexic or disabled
- dyslexia and disability awareness training that will enable employers and organisation to meet their responsiblities under the Disability Discrimination Act
- SQA accredited dyslexia training for professionals who are working with people with dyslexia
- dyslexia screening and assessment
PATHWAYS TO WORK – THE ACCESS TO WORK SCHEME
If you want to be in employment but think that your dyslexia rules you out, then it’s time to think again. The Access to Work Scheme is there to help you and your employer get the best from you!
Full details are available from www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Employmentsupport or your Disability Employment Adviser at your local Jobcentre, whilst Dyslexia Pathways can provide you with guidance and and support. Here’s how Access to Work may be able to help you:
- By paying some/all of the cost of a support worker ie from Dyslexia Pathways
- By paying some/all of the cost of equipment (assistive technology) that makes your job easier
- By enabling you and your employer to be successful in your career
DON’T LET DYSLEXIA STOP YOU ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS
To unlock the potential of your dyslexic staff now contact Dyslexia Pathways to find out how.
If you want to find out more about the services Dyslexia Pathways can provide, please call Stephen McCue on 078 287 414 73, or write to me using the Contact Us form of this site.