A FREE Awareness/Training & Fundraising Event ‘Dyslexia – a successful journey through university and into the workplace’ When: Tuesday 28th January 2014, 10:00 – 4:00 Where: Lower Atrium, University of Derby, Kedleston Rd, Derby DE22 1GB To book: tinyurl/DyslexiaEvent My name is Sarah Chapman and I am currently a stage three undergraduate student at the University of Derby, where I am studying Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Having experienced first-hand the challenges of having dyslexia in today’s society, I am extremely passionate about exploring the issues and barriers that society can create. Approximately 10% of the population (6 million people in the UK) experience varying degrees of dyslexia and as a result can find life very challenging. As a Futures Award project, I am organising a large dyslexia awareness/training event. The aims of the event are to raise awareness of dyslexia, empower, inspire and motivate dyslexic students and to promote to educators and employers the benefits of an inclusive society. The Dyslexia Association is a registered charity providing support and services for dyslexic people of all ages, their families/carers, educators, employers and the wider community. It operates across the East Midlands and surrounding counties. The aim for this event is: • To celebrate dyslexia and its positive aspects/strengths. • To promote the benefits of creating Dyslexia Friendly Organisations. • To improve career opportunities and inclusive recruitment/ employment practices • To raise funds to support The Dyslexia Association Audience: • Students (FE & HE) • Teachers, trainee teachers, TAs, tutors, lecturers, SENDCOs, education managers. • Businesses, business students, HR, Occupational Health, Equality and Diversity leads, Line Managers. • Voluntary & Community Sector organisations & training providers Training Workshops: 10:30am – 12:00pm - Dyslexia in the Workplace (1.5hrs) • Raising awareness of and gaining a better understanding of dyslexia in the workplace (What is dyslexia?), • Typical problems and solutions, • Identifying and implementing reasonable adjustments (legal compliance, Equality Act 2010, best practice) • How to support dyslexic employees, helping them become more effective/efficient/productive and happier members of the workforce • An overview of assistive technology (voice recognition, text-to-speech, mind mapping, handheld gadgets etc) • An overview of coping strategies (time management and organisational skills, note taking and report writing etc.) 10:30am – 12:00pm - Dyslexia - Early intervention, Better Future - Practical resources for the primary classroom (1.5hrs) This hands on session will include materials for the following: • sequencing • writing • organisation • reading • dictionary work • spelling 12:00pm – 12:30pm – Lunch 12:30pm – 2:00pm - Study Skills – How to become a successful student (1.5hrs) An invitation to take part in activities that could help you to evaluate your current skills, develop good study habits and up your grades. 12:30pm – 2:00pm Assistive Technology (1.5hrs) An invitation to take part in a ‘speed dating’ style workshop; to see demonstrations and try a range of Assistive Technology solutions, including: • Dragon Naturally Speaking • TextHelp Read & Write • Global Autocorrect • Mind Mapping (iMindMap, Mind Genius, Mind Manager, Inspiration) • Livescribe SmartPens • iPads & Tablets • Other technologic gadgets Exhibition Area: An empowering exhibition used to motivate and inspire students to break down the barriers, aim high and realise their limitless potential. The inspirational learning journeys of current dyslexic students and successful professionals will be showcased to demonstrate what can be achieved through utilizing the gifts/strengths of dyslexia and dogged persistence. Stands: from the Dyslexia Association, Derby University support services, Student Union, careers & recruitment companies, technology companies. As well fundraising stands which will include a raffle and cake stall. Partners: • The Dyslexia Association (dyslexia.uk.net/) • Derby University (Student Wellbeing, Careers, Study Skills) • University of Derby Student Union (Rag) (udsu.co.uk/) • Sarah Chapman (derby.ac.uk/files/futures_award.pdf)
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