WO'RD
Do you know? Dyslexia affects 10% of people.
Key Word Project Messages
- WO'RD is about widening the learning opportunities for dyslexic people in Leicestershire and Leicester City - a significant minority group in your area covering at least 10% of the population
- WO'RD will equip your agency with the knowledge and skills to ensure dyslexic adult learners in Leicestershire and Leicester City are properly supported to enhance their achievement in their learning activity."
- WO'RD is a local project with local partners for local people and organisations.
Who is the project for?
WO'RD is a new project aimed at voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations, WO'RD aims to develop practical ways to increase participation in learning for dyslexic adults in the county and the city.
Why is it needed?
Research has shown that dyslexia affects at least 10% of the population, with 4% severely affected. Barriers to taking-up learning for adults with dyslexia are much more significant than for non-dyslexics. This is most often down to a lack of understanding and knowledge of dyslexia amongst organisations that could otherwise support dyslexic adults with their learning.
What is the project going to do and when?
Over the life of the project, WO'RD will develop and provide uniquely targeted accredited training in 'dyslexia awareness for VCS organisations', advice and support for key workers in local VCS organisations.
Specifically WO'RD will:
- Work initially with 20 local VCS organisations to enable them to support dyslexic learners.
- Develop and deliver a programme of dyslexia-support training initially for over 60 key workers in these organisations leading to level 1 and 2 OCN.
- Provide a route to dyslexia training for a core group of key workers to provide level 3 and 4.
- Work with local VCS organisations to put their learning into practice in line with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
- Communicate and spread the work of WO'RD across the widest possible audience and in accessible formats.
How is it funded?
WO'RD is funded by the Leicestershire and Leicester Learning and Skills Council under The Widening Adult Participation Action Fund.
How to get involved
Local organisations providing learning programmes and/or offering support to local people to make the most of learning opportunities are the key to making WO'RD a success. Where possible, they will be contacted directly by WO'RD and through the project partners. If you are interested see the contact details.
How can you keep up to date with WO'RD?
As an interested organisation, there are several ways to be kept in touch with WO'RD:
- Regularly check the Leicestershire Dyslexia Association and Bristish Dyslexia Association websites.
- Join the WO'RD email contact group.
- Join the WO'RD mailing list for print/audio copies of WO'RD bulletins and information.
- Look out for WO'RD workshops and information stands at exhibitions and conferences.
To join the email group and/or mailing list, contact the project co-coordinator.
The British Dyslexia Association
Our vision is 'a dyslexia friendly society that will enable all dyslexic people to reach their potential'. The BDA is a registered charity. It raises awareness of dyslexia and campaigns for change.
British Dyslexic Association
98 London Road
Reading
RG1 5AU
Helpline: 0118 966 8271
helpline @ bdadyslexia.org.uk
Office: 0118 966 2677
Charity Number: 289243
Company Number: 18030587
Contact WO'RD
Sajedah Patel
WO'RD Co-ordinator
Telephone: 07917 390288 / 0116 271 5936
Email: word1 @ btconnect.com