My very dyslexic nephew did his placement in Holland and though he found it
hard he obtained a first in graphic design and is now working for General
Motors in America, and doing very well!
>From: Liz Thompson <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: "Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff."
> <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: work placements for student with dyslexia
>Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 10:54:31 +0100
>
>Dear Everyone
>
>I'd appreciate any comments / advice / information on the following:
>
>I've been contacted by an academic tutor about one of his students who is
>keen to have a career in graphic design. The tutor is concerned that this
>area of work is very pressured and demands a high degree of proof-reading
>accuracy. He doesn't feel that the student will be able to cope in the
>light
>of his dyslexia. He wants the student to have a work placement with a
>company that will provide a degree of protection and support for him.
>
>Any contributions welcome.
>
>Regards
>
>Liz Thompson
>Learning Support Officer
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