Section 11: Information and Resources
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Sources of Advice and Support
British Dyslexia Association Helpline:
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
Adult Dyslexia Organisation:
http://www.futurenet.co.uk/charity/ado/index.html
Arts Dyslexia Trust:
http://www.artsdyslexiatrust.org
Dyslexia Action (Scotland):
http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Dyslexia Scotland:
http://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk
SKILL (National Bureau for Students with Disabilities):
http://www.skill.org.uk
People in your Institution
- The Disability Co-ordinator - probably your first contact who will be able to put
you in touch with all the people that follow and will be an invaluable source of
information.
- Your personal tutor.
- Learning Support Service.
- Co-ordinator for Dyslexic Students or Dyslexia Support Service.
- Counselling Service - great if you need to talk through any issues or feelings in
confidence.
- I.T./computer support.
- Student Union.
- Other Dyslexic Students - many universities and colleges have a dyslexic student
group. If yours doesn't, start one!
Information you need from your Institution
These will usually be available from the Registry:
- Your Course Book.
- The Disability Statement.
- Policy on Disability.
- Policy on Dyslexia.
- Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Complaints Procedure.
- Examinations Policy.
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