Welcome to the BDA.

The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people.
Our vision is that of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential.

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Take a look at the products that we have in store. You may be interested in the ClaroRead SE that will read back any text displayed on the computer screen, words and sentences as they are typed and includes the BDA's workbook for parents

Assistive Technology Conferences to be held throughout 2008 to find out more Click Here.The next conferences takes place in Lisburn, Northern Ireland on 15 October 2008 and London on 11 November 2008

Free ATS Teacher Training Course Click Here for details.

BDA Open Training Courses from September 2008

NEW: OCN accredited course in Dyslexia Awareness and Screening:
Including a three day programme of training, an open learning workbook and a practical assignment.

For further information please email paulb@bdadyslexia.org.uk

Courses for Employers and HR Managers

We can help you develop constructive practices for dyslexia at these one day Training Workshops designed by Margaret Malpas:

For more information please Click here

Courses for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Parents and School Governors
From the experts, on practical support for children, within existing resources:

For dates, locations and more information please Click Here

NEW for Higher and Further Education

For dates, locations and more information please Click Here

The BDA is now recruiting for a Training Officer - Bracknell based. For more information Click Here.

The BDA Spring Convention took place on Saturday 14 June 2008. For details Click Here

“Business Link in London in conjunction with Adult Dyslexia Organisation is conducting research into people with dyslexia who run / manage a small business. If you run your own business or are thinking about starting one up, please ‘click here’ to complete the survey. Completing the survey gives the option to enter a prize draw for a new laptop computer with the latest version of Claroread 2008 software, specifically for people with dyslexia” To complete the survey please Click Here.

STOP PRESS - For all Teachers and Parents of GCSE candidates -
The Oral Language Modifier (OLM) is a role created to provide a reasonable adjustment in examinations for candidates who require a level of language support beyond that provided by a reader.

The Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (CIEA) in conjunction with the JCQ, awarding bodies and diversity groups, has developed a Training and Guidance Programme to equip OLMs with the detailed knowledge and skills to enable them to provide the most complete support to the candidate without compromising the demands of the question in terms of subject and technical knowledge. For full details please click here.

London Marathon News For details Click Here.


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The SEN bill proposed by Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP for Gateshead East and Washington West, passed its second reading unopposed in parliament. For more information click here.

Code of Practice for Employers
The BDA is pleased to announce the publication of a Code of Practice for Employers.
Click Here for more details

No to Failure is a joint initiative between the BDA, Dyslexia Action, Patoss and Xtraordinary People that is funded by the DCSF
NTF will work with Children’s Services and schools to troubleshoot and trailblaze examples of good practice for children with SpLD. For the Interim Report please Click Here

Order your Dyslexia Handbook today and receive fantastic discounts on the 2007/2008 edition. To purchase your copy telephone: 0845 251 9003 or purchase when you sign up to be a BDA Member
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is pleased to announce that The Dyslexia Handbook 2008 will be available from early June 2008.

Ian Smythe's presentation on: Technology for non Native English Speakers delivered at the BDA's Assistive Technology for Dyslexic Children and Young People Conference.

The BBC is researching a programme about dyslexia.
Has your child tried any learning programmes and you've been dissatified with the results? If so please contact us, all emails will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

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Page Updated 28 August 2008

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