News - 2019
Review of KS1 test papers for Standards and Testing agency
Monday 21 October 2019
The BDA have been involved in reviewing KS1 test papers for the Standards and Testing agency at the Department for Education.
Helping raise awareness of accessible print design
Thursday 17 October 2019
Design accessibility is a big issue for people with dyslexia. Learn how one print business is trying to change attitudes to designing for accessibility.
Dyslexia and me: Stephanie's story
Wednesday 16 October 2019
For many children with dyslexia, their poor behaviour can be directly traced back to their condition. Acting out in school can be a common response for children who struggle with reading and writing in class.
Dyslexia Awareness Week 2019
Monday 14 October 2019
Running from 7th-13th October, this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week witnessed schools and businesses all around the country celebrating, supporting and empowering people with dyslexia.
Dyslexia and me: Becki’s story
Friday 11 October 2019
People with dyslexia can understand complex information, communicating with others and seeing the big picture, meaning that they make diligent and creative employees. However, too often we are failing to empower individuals with dyslexia to do their best work...
Helen Boden, BDA CEO: Dyslexia Awareness Week continued...
Friday 11 October 2019
BDA CEO, Helen Boden, shares her Dyslexia Awareness Week journey.
Oldham College is the first FE college in the UK to be awarded a Dyslexia Smart Award
Friday 11 October 2019
OLDHAM COLLEGE is the first FE college in the UK to be awarded a Dyslexia Smart Award by the British Dyslexia Association (BDA).
British Dyslexia Association welcome Leighton Denny MBE as an Ambassador
Thursday 10 October 2019
Leighton Denny MBE is an award-winning businessman and internationally recognised figure in the beauty and grooming industry, with multi award-winning beauty collections.