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Dyslexia Action and Leathwaite join forces for Dyslexia Awareness Week

Dyslexia Action and Leathwaite are collaborating to generate greater awareness about dyslexia in the working world. The company will hold two events that will help people with dyslexia write resumes and job interview preparation. By Charley Boorman

Laura Lurns Last updated October 17, 2016 · 1 min read

Leathwaite, an employment agency in the UK, is working with the Dyslexia advocacy group Dyslexia Action to help increase awareness of dyslexia in the workplace. Their initiative includes two events designed to help both prospective candidates and area employers. An employee workshop is scheduled in London on October 4. This event will help job-seekers with refining their resume and interview tactics.

The second event is designed to help employers better understand how individuals with dyslexia can fit into the workplace. Representatives from large companies within the banking and insurance industry will meet with Dyslexia Action and Leathwaite to discuss the strengths and advantages of a diverse staff, as well as the minimal accommodations needed to support workers with dyslexia, enabling them to contribute to the success of those industries.

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Dyslexia Action and Leathwaite are teaming up to increase awareness of dyslexia in the workplace.
October third through the ninth is Dyslexia Awareness Week.
They are hosting free informational workshops.

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