Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) that appears as a severe problem with reading, spelling and writing. Many signs of dyslexia in infancy are carried forward into adulthood.
How to book a Dyslexia Test for Adults (UK). Exam Concessions. Assistive Technology (AT). Employers & Dyslexia in the Workplace, Access to Work Scheme (AtW) and Famous People with Dyslexia.
Employers & Dyslexia in the Workplace
Help, Support and Advice for Adults with Dyslexia
You may get some financial help if you have a specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD or another disability that affects your ability to study at school, college, university or work.
There are several allowances available, such as
Age is no Barrier to Dyslexia Testing!
Adults with Dyslexia
Many adults with dyslexia suffer from low self-esteem, lack confidence, and fall short of their employment ability; they are often relieved to know their lack of progress is due to dyslexia. Once diagnosed, they can receive the right kind of help.
Recent research showed that many self-made millionaires are dyslexic, probably because they have the tenacity and self-belief to succeed.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Accessible Emails for People with Dyslexia
by Hannah Walters
Emails that are designed and created with accessibility in mind can make a huge difference for those with dyslexia.
Accessible emails are much easier to read and comprehend, as they provide features such as:
By creating accessible emails, we can ensure that everyone is able to access the same information through email communication, regardless of any disabilities or impairments.
What are accessible emails?
Accessible emails are emails that are designed and formatted in such a way that they can be accessed and understood by people with disabilities. This typically includes:
Accessible emails for dyslexia
Emails can be tricky for people with dyslexia since emails often contain a lot of written information. People who have dyslexia may find it difficult to read the text in emails, as words and sentences appear scrambled or confusing. Additionally, emails may contain images that cannot be properly interpreted without an accompanying text description or alternative text (alt-text). As a result, emails can be hard to understand and process for those with dyslexia. Screen readers can help people with dyslexia by providing an audio format of the text that breaks emails into smaller, more manageable chunks. This helps by making the information easier to process and understand.
A step-by-step guide to creating accessible emails for those with dyslexia
Email is a vital communication tool in the modern world and creating accessible emails for those with dyslexia can be a challenge.
Here are some essentials for creating accessible emails:
Key Takeaways
Screen readers can help people with dyslexia by providing an audio format of the text that breaks emails into smaller, more manageable chunks.
The use of alternative text (alt-text) descriptions for any images or media files can help those with visual impairments understand the content of an email.
Accessible emails should include easy-to-read fonts, descriptive links, and alt-text for all images and videos used.
Accessible emails benefit everyone by making sure that everyone has access to the same information.
Resource List
In the workplace – British Dyslexia Association (bdadyslexia.org.uk)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/
https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-assistive-technology-dyslexia/
By Hannah Walters
29th January 2023
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