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Why We're Here

28/6/2012

An article published on the BBC News website yesterday reported on shocking statistics outlined in a report produced by Dyslexia Action called "Dyslexia Still Matters".

For example, 9 out of 10 parents who took part in the survey think that teachers lack awareness of dyslexia.

It is statistics such as these that underline why Dig-iT was set up in the first place.

Dyslexia Action have also started an online petition accompanying the report (which we will be adding to our list of campaigns). Please sign it.

Inspirational Paralympian

24/6/2012

In The Guardian on Saturday 23rd June was a great article on an inspiring paralympian athlete, Ben Rushgrove, who is also dyslexic. If you read the article you'll be as impressed as we were and as you will learn, complex needs can be met head on with the right support.
Read the article here.

Julie Talks SENse to TES

21/6/2012

Last month, Dig-iT chair, Julie wrote to the Times Educational Supplement (TES) on the subject of routine early screening for dyslexia.
See Julie's letter here.

Shock! Dyslexia An Advantage

21/6/2012

Comedian Marcus Brigstocke revealed recently on a Radio 5 Live interview that is is dyslexic and that he thinks that this helps him with his comedy.
See the BBC Ouch! article for more info.

Petition

16/6/2012

Please see the Australian dyslexia petition that we've added to our campaigns page. Thanks!

G'day From Tamworth (Australia)

16/6/2012

We've been contacted by Liz Dunoon (pictured) who asked if she could put our contact details on her website - Helping Children With Dyslexia - as parents all around Australia are searching for dyslexia support groups! Unfortunately Liz had the wrong Tamworth (we're in England!), but her organisation and website are great!

We recommend becoming a member (free) to access all sort of useful information and resources! Brilliant work Liz!

YouTube demo of Speech Recognition Software

16/6/2012

Here's a really good video of how to use speech recognition software by a 16 year old student, Rhodri Buttrick. Nice one Rhodri!

In the clip he uses Dragon Naturallyspeaking and TextHelp.

Have a look,

Free Online Tools

16/6/2012

We've come across a website called Dyslexia International and they have some free online tools (some in french!! - well it is 'international'), but some useful downloads are there. Have a look here.

"In Praise of Misfits"

11/6/2012

A recent article in The Economist highlighted how businesses are now turning to people with dyslexia and other conditions that present different ways of thinking in order to make them more competitive.

Click here for the article.

The Flipside

11/6/2012

We've come across a couple of links that may be of interest that give a different view of dyslexia. Here you go...

Hope you like them!

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