Hello Peter
Yes Dyslexia is considered a disability under the DDA
Lesley
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Peter Regelous
Sent: 02 May 2008 13:00
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Subject: Re: Dyslexia
Hi Kathryn and Lesley,
Is Dyslexia covered by the DDAct as an actual recognised disability?
Thanks
Peter Regelous
Researcher
> Hi Lesley
>
> We just refer staff to Occupational Health and Access to Work.
> However, I would be interested in other responses as I do think we
> could be supporting dyslexic staff better
>
> Thanks
>
> Kathryn Fagan
> Senior HR Adviser - Development Diversity and Reward
> HRM Services
> University of Chester
>
> "Working in partnership...Making a Difference"
>
>
>
>>>> Lesley A Gyford <[log in to unmask]> 02/05/2008 11:08 >>>
> Hello
>
> Can you give me some idea of how you provide support for Dyslexic employees?
>
>
> 1. Do you only give support where an employee has a firm diagnosis
> of dyslexia?
> 2. I understand that initial skills profile is free from the
> dyslexia institute is free but the full diagnostic assessment is
> chargeable - Do any of you pay for this assessment for your dyslexic
> employees?
> 3. What other support do you provide?
>
> Thanks
>
> Lesley Gyford
> Head of Equality Diversity and Policy
> University of Derby
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