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Dyslexia Roadshow Thursday 10th September

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ONE WEEK TO GO –

To coincide as part of International Literacies we would like to invite you to our free East Ayrshire Dyslexia Roadshow which will be held in partnership with Dyslexia Scotland and Glasgow Caledonian University in St Joseph’s Campus, Grassyards Road, Kilmarnock on Thursday 10th September, 2015 from 5.00-8.00pm.

The aim of the Dyslexia Roadshow is to raise to employers, parents, teachers, practitioners and adults awareness of Dyslexia and other eye difficulties such as Meares Irlen to and how these conditions can impact on persons working, community, family and personal life.

 Various Workshops will be taking place throughout the evening:

Fiona Dickson – Director Dyslexia Scotland – “ What is Dyslexia and What Helps” – 5.15 -6.15pm and 6.45 – 7.45pm

Dr Nadia Northway – Glasgow Caledonian University “To See, To Learn” 5.00 -5.30pm, 6.00-6.30pm and 7.00 – 7.30pm

Craig Mill – CALL Scotland – “Dyslexia Information Computer Technology (ICT)”5.15 – 6.00pm

Gill Hudson – Iansyst – “Assistive Technology for Dyslexia Scotland” 6.30 – 7.30pm

Various exhibitors will be on hand to demonstrate their services such as Dyslexia Scotland, Iansyst, Cricksoft, Vibrant Communities and many more. There will be a chance to view Dyslexic friendly books, IT solutions and other suitable resources.

 

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