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A pioneering UK organisation which aims to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society. The BDA advocates a “No to Failure” approach in British schools, focused on early identification and support for dyslexic learners. The BDA also provides support for dyslexics in the workplace and recently launched its first Dyslexia and Employment Handbook – for adults, parents, employers and HR managers. The BDA website has a comprehensive About Dyslexia page with useful resources for dyslexic individuals and parents, including information on education and computer products.
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Made By Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexics, aimed at helping the world understand and value Dyslexic Thinking. With the largest community of dyslexic individuals and allies, the organization’s mission is to train every school and workplace in empowering Dyslexic Thinking by 2030, offering free training aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Their campaigns and partnerships have redefined dyslexia, leading to its recognition as a skill on LinkedIn and inclusion in the dictionary.
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Dr Sally Shaywitz, Co-Director of Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, is focused on uncovering hidden strengths and abilities of dyslexics. Her research provides the conceptual model, epidemiology and neurobiology for the scientific study of dyslexia. With husband and research partner Dr Bennett Shaywitz, she originated the “Sea of Strengths” model of dyslexia which emphasizes strengths of higher critical thinking and creativity found in children and adults who are dyslexic. She is also the author of over 200 scientific articles, chapters and books.
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Founded in 2015, NoticeAbility is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students with dyslexia identify their unique strengths and build self-esteem. We incorporate the neuroscience of dyslexia, the best practices of special education, and the power of EdTech to construct enrichment curricula and teacher training programs for global distribution.
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We believe that NZ’s education system should ensure that every neurodiverse learner has what they need to succeed, whatever their particular diagnosis or the level of support they require.
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An international dyslexia consultant to governments in countries as diverse as UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuwait and Malta, Neil Mackay was a key contributor to DFNZ’s 4D programme. His book Removing Dyslexia as a Barrier to Achievement sets out best practice for educators looking to improve outcomes for dyslexic students. His June 2009 workshops throughout New Zealand will provide hands-on support and training for teachers and support staff at the frontlines of education.
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Tom West is affiliated with the Krasnov Institute for Advanced Study in Virginia, United States. The Institute specializes in research in cognitive psychology, neurobiology, artificial intelligence and complex adaptive systems. Tom West is focused on the special talents of dyslexics and has been involved in developing computer graphic and visualization tools to assess these talents. Author of two acclaimed books – In the Mind’s Eye and Thinking Like Einstein – Tom’s research looks at the ways in which dyslexic thinking benefits the workplace and the economy. He also explores the valuable contributions made by dyslexics to the worlds of science, medicine and technology.