This article is mainly dealing with the topic of dyslexia, the issues that people who have dyslexia deal with, and the ramifications and opportunities that employees and employers with dyslexia can come up against. This article provides some insight into what their options are and case studies that outline previous experiences and situations with such employees with dyslexia.
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Options for students with learning difficulties as well as parents and educators.
The article highlights the needs and possible options that should be available to all that are suffering from dyslexia so as to not make the individual who suffers from dyslexia to feel inadequate or inferior. It highlights good options to help cater for all individuals and best practice for providing insight into common goals that can be achieved.
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“Dyslexia, like many disabilities, is part of a spectrum and may be mild or much more serious. Whilst there are no hard and fast rules about whether this will in all cases be a disability for the purposes of the Equality Act or, if it is, what is or might be a reasonable adjustment, these cases demonstrate that an employer who knows that an employee has this condition must consider whether they are disadvantaged when applying for work, seeking promotion or in respect of enforcing workplace rules.”
"Key Takeaways:
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Under the Equality Act of 2010 dyslexic workers are protected from discrimination.
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It is estimated that up to ten percent of people have dyslexia.
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Employers need to have an understanding of dyslexia to facilitate a happy and productive workplace.
