RLO: Understanding Dyslexia: An Introduction

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Resources

Title/link Description
A Dyslexic Perspective on e-Content Accessibility A seminal paper on adapting web design for dyslexic users, with detailed practical guidelines.
British Dyslexia Association The BDA is an information, support and campaign group for dyslexic people in the UK.
Designing Web pages for dyslexic readers A useful one-page summary of web design guidelines, with a tool to change background colour instantly.
Disability Rights Commission Website of the DRC, with information and publications about disability rights and law in the UK.
Dyscalculia and Dyslexia Interest Group (DDIG) The DDIG aims to help students in higher education by raising awareness of dyscalculia and dyslexia, providing a forum for discussion by tutors and students, and providing resources to both communities. Their website contains resources for tutors and students and useful web links. The DDIG has kindly permitted the use of their background colour changer in this RLO.
Dyslexia Action This site focusses on education and dyslexia, and has sections for teachers, parents, and learners, with a wide range of resources for anyone interested in dyslexia.
Dyslexia the Gift Information, links and resources for Dyslexia.
Skill Website of the National Bureau for Students with Disabilities, with support and information on funding, access and rights during study and moving into work. Includes personal accounts by students.