International Women’s Day March 8th

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Did you know that today, March 8th is international Women’s Day?
The hastags for social media are #BeBoldForChange and #IWD2017 and in the theme of celebrating women and their achievements I wanted to introduce you to some inspirational dyslexic ladies; I hope they inspire you as much as they inspire me!

Meet our newest ‘Inspirational’ Exhibitor Katie Woodland

Dyslexia information Day 16 Guest Blog: Katie Woodland Company: Woodland Psychological Services Ltd What does your company do? Independent mental health service empowering and educating people through mental health difficulties. We have a track record of delivering highly effective, intensive interventions using a holistic and integrated approach to therapy. As well as developing a revolutionary eCourse which drastically reduces the ‘dyslexia barrier’ to learning in just 8 weeks.  Who will be at Dyslexia information Day 16?  Katie Woodland Are you dyslexic? No but I am Dyscalculic What type of exhibitor is Katie? Katie is  both an exhibitor and an inspirational Guest Exhibitor as she is Dyscalculic, Elizabeth (DiD Founder) and the DiD team feel that Katie is an inspiration to… Continue reading Meet our newest ‘Inspirational’ Exhibitor Katie Woodland

Writing with Dyslexia – by Emmet James Driver

I have cut and pasted this article here on The DDC Blog so that you can use the Browsealoud feature to read it, as its a long but really interesting article:  Click on the Orange circle with the black headphones! This article was written by: Emmet James Driver Writing with Dyslexia June 20, 2016 There “their” is the wrong “they’re” What is dyslexia? Well, try reading the sentence above. As you’ve noticed all the homonyms are confused in it. For anyone who got it straight away, well done. But everyone else, that confusion you experienced while trying to make sense of that string of words, that’s what dyslexia feels like. It should read: Their “they’re” is the wrong “there”. Implying… Continue reading Writing with Dyslexia – by Emmet James Driver

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Evanji Ltd, Inspirational Local Dyslexic Exhibits at Dyslexia information Day

We are delighted to have local entrepreneur and business woman Denise exhibiting again at Dyslexia information Day! Just a little bit about Denise, so you understand why we keep inviting her back to DiD: Denise is a multi award winner, including the BizMums Outstanding Personal Achievement Award. She is also a Young Enterprise Shropshire mentor. She does good deeds and raises lots of money for local charities! Denise embodies Dyslexia information Day ethos and is on hand at the upcoming day to chat with our  visitors, she will also giving demonstrations of her sugaring business – well well worth seeing! Denise’s guest blog Company name: Evanji Limited Description of you &/or your business: Evanji specialise in hair removal using our… Continue reading Evanji Ltd, Inspirational Local Dyslexic Exhibits at Dyslexia information Day

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New Exhibitor for Dyslexia information Day: 14th may 2016 at Enginuity

We are delighted that The Ideas Cupboard will be at the upcoming Dyslexia information Day on Saturday 14th may 2016! Businesss Name: The Ideas Cupboard   Description of business: The Ideas Cupboard: Opening Doors To Your Future… We support start-up businesses and SME’s (Small to Medium Enterprises) throughout the UK, with the use of design, web and print services – Connecting and supporting people in business. Samantha Harris,  Creative Director of The Ideas Cupboard – I am dyslexic among other things, I don’t let it hold me back in running a very busy design studio or being a full time mum. My dyslexia just means I solve my client’s problems in a different way, it can be hard but learning… Continue reading New Exhibitor for Dyslexia information Day: 14th may 2016 at Enginuity

Dyslexia information Day new exhibitor Blog

  Introducing another fabulous new exhibitor who will be at the upcoming Dyslexia information Day…Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) Name of organisation: SYST (Shropshire Youth Support Trust)   A Brief description of what the organsation does: SYST (Shropshire Youth Support Trust) is a new charity established to help people start in business. Through our Enterprise Centre, we will provide our entrepreneurs with subsidised premises alongside free mentorship and advice, helping them create sustainable businesses. Based at Brodie House SYST is Shropshire’s new Enterprise Hub where you can get started in business, receive help, advice and space to develop.   Who will be at this Dyslexia information Day : Richard Nuttall   Are you dyslexic? no   In what capacity are… Continue reading Dyslexia information Day new exhibitor Blog