Dyslexia Awareness Week – 7th to 13th October 2024

Dyslexia awareness week 2024 7-13 October. We're supporting #DAW24. What's your story? banner     Dyslexia Awareness Week is a national campaign established by the British Dyslexia Association and takes place annually in October. This year, Dyslexia Awareness Week will take place from 7th - 13th October 2024. The theme of #DAW24 - Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024 is 'What's your story?' and it focuses on three clear messages about dyslexia:

Every story is different

Dyslexia affects everyone differently. With approximately 10% of the population being dyslexic, that's over 6.7million stories to tell. As each person is unique, so is everyone's experience of dyslexia. Each story will feature triumphs, difficulties, surprises, challenges, adventures, a variety of characters and any number of twists and turns. What's your story? By telling their story they can help: 1. Reflect the diversity of lived experience of dyslexia 2. Demonstrate the need for early identification, specialist intervention and on going support 3. Give hope to those struggling with their situation. By sharing our stories we can support and inspire others and together, we can create a world where people with dyslexia can flourish.

It's never too late to change your story

Every day is a new page: your story can go in a new direction! It's never too late to change your story. At the British Dyslexia Association, we know that many people's stories have been shadowed by difficulties and challenges so far. But we also hear stories where the right support at the right time has made a dramatic difference. Whether that's later in life, in education or in the workplace. Find out what help is available so that you can start a new chapter: 1. Discover whether you might have dyslexia 2. Learn about your statutory rights and entitlements 3. Develop strategies to use in the areas you find challenging. Join our movement and connect with others.

A strong opening sets the scene

The beginning of any story is crucially important. It sets the scene for everything that follows. We hear too many stories where support wasn't available early enough. With over 80% of dyslexic learners leaving school without a diagnosis, early chapters often feature barriers, obstacles and missed opportunities. British Dyslexia Association provide information and training so that: 1. Parents and carers can get the support they need 2. Teachers and educators can access professional accredited training 3. Individual needs can be identified as early as possible. Help the British Dyslexia Association make sure that support is available at the start of every learner's story.