British Dyslexia Association - Partners in Achieve Ability
The BDA is a national registered charity reflecting the voice of dyslexic people of all ages. It is a membership organisation.
Its vision is for "a dyslexia friendly society that will enable all dyslexics to reach their full potential".
It raises awareness of dyslexia and campaigns for change wherever necessary, and acts as a catalyst, enabling the development of services, which meet the needs of an all age dyslexic population.
In order to achieve these aims the BDA provides the following:
- Speech enabled Website providing a comprehensive source of information about dyslexia and all its aspects. www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
- Telephone Helpline ? 0118 966 8271
- Training Agency - providing dyslexia awareness training to Employers
- Local Associations - providing links to those in similar situations and local services
- Quality Marking - a dyslexia friendly initiative for Local Education Authorities
- Publications - Magazines, Newsletters and Annual Dyslexia Handbook
- Dyslexia Journal ? A leading publication for those interested in new research and practice in the field of dyslexia
Current campaign areas include:
Dyslexia Friendly Education
Where early identification and appropriate provision continue to be key goals
Dyslexia in the Criminal Justice System
Where following research, recommendations are being made for best practice in supporting dyslexic young people caught up in the penal system
Dyslexia and Employment
Where the long-term aim is to increase employment opportunities and encourage all employers to make reasonable adjustments thus enabling their dyslexic employees to reach their full potential.
