News - 2019
'Being seen to achieve something' - is this view good enough for our children?
Wednesday 14 August 2019
It was once put to me, that even though our son wasn’t particularly achieving a great deal at school, he was at least ‘being seen to achieve something’...
Dyslexic student fined for being unable to operate self-service ticket machine
Monday 12 August 2019
The BDA were saddened to hear of the experiences of Oliver Edwards last week. Despite his best efforts to buy a ticket and requesting help from staff Oliver, who is severely dyslexic, was unable to operate the self-service ticket machine...
Neuro-diversity in the workplace
Monday 12 August 2019
Over the last 18 months, there has rightly been a shift of focus onto the strengths of those with neuro-diverse (ND) brains in order to present a more balanced picture of reality...
What works in the workplace – a roadmap for success
Monday 12 August 2019
Over the last 40+ years the BDA has worked with the widest possible variety of organisations from sole traders through to the largest multi-national household names...
Workplace Culture
Monday 12 August 2019
Workplace culture is potentially one of the biggest factors that will influence whether or not a neuro-diverse individual is going to be successful in an organisation or not.
Prudential Ride London 2019: thank you Team BDA!
Friday 9 August 2019
The BDA would like to say a huge thank you to each and every member of Team BDA who was part of the Prudential Ride London last weekend!
Gala Awards Dinner 2019: Extended nominations deadline, 27th September!
Wednesday 7 August 2019
The Gala Awards Dinner is all about bringing the dyslexic community together and celebrating success. Nominate someone now!
BDA awards certificate to Rebecca Collard for achieving Level 3 Practical Solutions for Dyslexia-Plus
Wednesday 7 August 2019
The BDA was delighted to be able to award Rebecca Collard her certificate for successfully achieving her Level 3 Practical Solutions for Dyslexia-Plus Award recently.