Dealing with Dyslexia in education - AbilityNet webinar 6 November 2014
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Did you know: - There are at least 6 million people with dyslexia in the UK - It has a severe effect on as many as 4 million people - As many as 10% of adults in education have a Dysleixa or related conditions such as dyspraxia This is NOT a technical webinar but will be of interest to people with dyslexia as well as Disability Advisers and others who support students of all ages in schools, FE, HE and adult education. It will cover: - What is Dyslexia? - And what is Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia? - What is the impact of Dyslexia on education and learning? - What adjustments can help with Dyslexia? - How is mobile changing things? The session will be delivered AbilityNet¹s Head of Digital Inclusion Robin Christopherson. It will include an opportunity for questions.
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Dealing with Dyslexia in education - AbilityNet webinar 6 November 2014
- 1. Dealing with Dyslexia in education AbilityNet Webinar 6 November 2014 AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars
- 2. Welcome Pauline Beresford AbilityNet Robin Christopherson AbilityNet Mark Walker AbilityNet Alex Barker AbilityNet AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars
- 3. Dealing with Dyslexia in Education What is the impact of Dyslexia in education? • Adult education – FE, HE, etc • Children and young people - schools What adjustments can help with Dyslexia? What help is available? How is mobile changing things? AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 3
- 4. AbilityNet Adapting Technology. Changing Lives. Workplace Assessment Service Accessibility Services Free IT Support for Disabled People My Computer My Way Tech4Good Awards AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars
- 5. What is Dyslexia? Wikipedia: • Dyslexia, or developmental reading disorder, is characterised by difficulty with learning to read fluently and with accurate comprehension despite normal or above-average intelligence • Dyslexia is the most common learning difficulty and most recognised reading disorder Related issues include Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia It is estimated that it affects at least 6 million people in the UK, 4 million of those severely Have to have a diagnosis to be eligible for education funding AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 5
- 6. What is the impact of Dyslexia in education? Communication and collaboration • Reading and writing • Note-taking, comprehension • Essays • Time management Not achieving the results you deserve Personal and emotional effects AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 6
- 7. Challenging environments • Independent working • Library • Field work • Placements • Classrooms • Lecture theatres • Labs AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 7
- 8. What adjustments can help with Dyslexia? Lots of different options • Overlays • Preferences • Keyboards • Spellchecking • Speech to Text • Text to Speech • Mind mapping • Organisers/reminders • Non medical helper support www.abilitynet.org.uk/dyslexia-and-computers AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 8
- 9. What adjustments can help with Dyslexia? AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 9 • Reading • Writing • Note-taking • Cognitive barriers
- 10. Reading Issues include • Accuracy • Understanding Solutions include • Overlays • Reading Rulers • Text to Speech/Screenreader AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 10 Aqua Blue Sky Blue Celery Grass Green Jade Green Magenta Orange Pink Purple Yellow
- 11. Writing – essays, emails, etc Issues include • Spelling and grammar • Clear and accurate articulation • Mis-keying - hand eye co-ordination Solutions include • Spellchecking • Speech-to-text and text-to-speech • Mind-mapping • Keyboard adaptations AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 11
- 12. Mind-mapping AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 12
- 13. Note-taking - meetings, on the telephone, etc Issues include • Listening and note-taking at the same time • Understanding information • Keeping pace with information Possible solutions include • Digital Voice Recording • Mind Mapping • Strategy training - identifying key information AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 13
- 14. Audio Notetaker AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 14
- 15. Cognitive Barriers Issues include • Planning and organising workload • Concentration • Processing Information • Memory Recall Possible solutions include • Mind mapping • Outlook Calendar training • Strategy coaching – memory tools • Reminders AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 15
- 16. What help is available? Financial help • Disabled Students Allowances • Schools Free help from AbilityNet • Helpline – 0800 269 545 • Factsheets • IT Support At Home • My Computer My Way AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 16
- 17. Dealing with Dyslexia in education One size doesn’t fit all • Deal with the individual and the support they need May not be a cost • For built in options see www.mycomputermyway.com It’s about the person, not about the technology • Training and support AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars 17
- 18. Questions Please use the Questions box on GotoWebinar Next AbilityNet webinars Dealing with Dyslexia in Education, 1pm BST, Thursday 6 Nov Sign up at www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars
- 19. Contact Us robin.christopherson@abilitynet.org.uk +44 (0) 1926 465 247 @abilitynet Next AbilityNet webinars Dyslexia and Digital Design, 1pm BST, Tuesday 11 November Sign up at www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars AbilityNet Accessibility Services www.abilitynet.org.uk/webinars
Editor's Notes
- Mark will welcome people and make sure tech is working
- Mark introduces each person and asks them to say what their role is
- Mark gives overview of what we will cover
- Mark We work with some of the biggest names in global business, delivering world class services. They use us because they are clear about the business case
- Robin Includes AbilityNet view about disability
- Mark to introduce Pauline Pauline to talk to briefly describe each point
- Mark to talk about
- Mark to provide an overview
- Mark to provide an overview
- Mark to ask Robin to talk to this Alex will add any additional points
- Mark to ask Robin to talk to this Alex will add any additional points
- Mark to introduce Pauline Pauline will talk about the issues people face and mention some of the technology she recommends Robin will offer any additional points that are relevant
- Mark to ask Pauline how this works in practise…
- Mark to ask Pauline Pauline will talk about the issues people face and mention some of the technology she recommends Mark will introduce Sarah and ask about the training and support they offer
- Mark will ask Robin to BRIEFLY explain the legal position And the benefits to employers of tackling this
- Mark will summarise the webinar
- Mark will manage the Q and A and try to involve everyone in the replies
- Mark will sum up and say thank you