Government _funded digital support to help those living with Dyslexia
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Access to Work (for employment)
Access to work is a UK government scheme that can fund assistive technology and digital tools for people with dyslexia to help them stay in or enter work.
support can include:
Text-to-speech and speech-to-text software
Reading and writing support tools
Mind-mapping and assertive technology
Workplace assessment to identify digital needs
You can apply even without a formal diagnosis. If dyslexia impacts your work.
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)
For students in higher or further education, DSA pays for specialist digital for dyslexia, such as
Assistance software (Text-to-speech, study tools)
note-taking and recording technology
Specialist IT training
Send assistance Technology (schools)
The UK government launched a £1.7 million assistive technology pilot to support children with send, including dyslexia, in up to 4,000 schools.
Examples of digital tools include:
Reading pens that scan and read text aloud
Dictation tools
Tablets with accessibility features
This is delivered through local authority landing libraries, allowing schools to trial technology before buying.
Charities providing digital dyslexia support:
British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
The BDA offers:
A national helpline
Advice on accessibility guidance
Links to local and national support organisations:
AbilityNet is one of the UK's leading digital inclusion charities and provides:
Free guidance on dyslexia-friendly technology
My Computer My Way" accessibility guides
Advice for home, work and education
A free tech helpline
The Dyslexia Association:
Assistive Technology (AT) advice
Digital literacy tools
Workplace and student support
Specialist assessments and training
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity:
Online courses
Digital learning resources
Assessment and assistive technology advice
Support for adults and children
Website address www.helenkell.org.uk
Assistive technology and digital tools:
Many low-cost or free digital tools are already available on common devices
Microsoft Learning Tools (word, Edge) immersive Reader, read-aloud, dictation
Google accessibility tools: select-to-speak, voice typing
Browser extensions: helperbird, read&Write, ClaroRead
The Dyslexia Association's Assistive Technology Hub lists and compares tools in one place.
for help in accessing any of these resources go to our website:
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