Hi blog readers hope you are all well
I forgot to mention in my last blog that I was invited to chat on the Kaye Adams Show on Radio 1 about dyslexia. I thought I would be lucky to say a couple of words like who I was lol and what I did. But I was able to talk about dyslexia and neuro difference and being positive about dyslexia. Introduced Kaye to the term neuro difference lol.
There seemed to be an idea that we dyslexics needed help in the workplace. I would not say we needed help. Its appropriate training we need. I would say almost everyone starting a new job needs training to do it and that what we should all get appropriate training.
Many workplace solutions for dyslexics in the workplace are simple, free and are appropriate for all staff. If there are additional needs then there is Access to Work that can support employers to be more dyslexia and disability friendly and enable employees to succeed according to their abilities.
We live in a diverse society and employers and organisations need to reflect that diversity in their workforce and service provision. If you meet the needs of your diverse customers they are more likely to come back and access services and buy goods again. That's what all business want customers who come back. Being dyslexia, disability and diversity makes sound business sense.
Unfortunately this show is not longer available on BBC I player so I cannot give you a link to it.
For my recent readers I thought I would write a little blog about our Dyslexia Pathways CIC Unique Dyslexic Get Creative Campaign.
The original idea was that the campaign was going to take up a few hours a week. But like all the best plans of mice and men it was anything but that and it became a bit of a monster lol.
None of this would have been possible if it were not for our fab Dyslexia Pathways CIC Directors who, like myself, volunteered all their time to help make it into the success it was. I also have to thank and applaud the 15 volunteers who worked on the campaign. Finally a huge thanks to the Lord Provost of Fife for opening our event, all the performers and to Dr Ross Cooper for his fab keynote speech.
Below is a radio interview I did for Arts in Fife about dyslexia and Unique Dyslexic. At the time we had planned to do 4 free workshops. However, thanks to Furniture Plus in Fife we were able to do five workshops. In all 50 people attended our workshops, we provided free dyslexia screening to 5 participants. We also managed organise and run the first Unique Dyslexic Celebration of Dyslexia Exhibition at Rothes Halls as well.
Just to add to all the excitement I had a heart attack half way through the campaign which was fun lol Apparently I was 1% away from popping my clogs lol. The docs told me to take a couple months off work but I was back working on the campaign two days after I left hospital. Anyway below is the radio interview I did:
https://soundcloud.com/raelthing/uniuque-dyslexic-radio-interview
I forgot to mention in my last blog that I was invited to chat on the Kaye Adams Show on Radio 1 about dyslexia. I thought I would be lucky to say a couple of words like who I was lol and what I did. But I was able to talk about dyslexia and neuro difference and being positive about dyslexia. Introduced Kaye to the term neuro difference lol.
anyway ta for reading and listening
PS if you want to see the work done at the workshops by dyslexics attending our Unique Dyslexic workshops just click on the video below. Please just scroll past my boring talky bit at the beginning and look at the artwork
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRKHaX42I2k
#dyslexia is a difference that reflects diversity #uniquedyslexic #vivaladifference #dyslexiapathwayscic
Many thanks for reading much appreciated here
PS:
Please accept our invitation to visit our Unique Dyslexic Facebook page. Why not join us and get involved. If you like what you see please leave us a like. Share your stories on being dyslexic or exhibit your creativity.
https://www.facebook.com/Unique-Dyslexic-Get-Creative-1431413910440768/
If you would like to support the work we do please feel free to leave us a donation via our Donate Social button at the to of the page. The donate social button is highlighted on the picture above. We have a rather large goal here at Dyslexia Pathways CIC. This is to open a dyslexia hub here in Fife Scotland. its not going to be easy and its not going to happen overnight. But if you are going to have a dream it might as well be a big one as a little one.
We are currently seeking people with the right skills and experience who would like to volunteer their time to support this dream. So if you have an interest in dyslexia or neuro difference or inclusion and want to find out more please call me on 01592 756 187 or email steve_mccue@hotmail.com.
Or visit our online store via our SHOP button
At Dyslexia Pathways CIC promote and support the social model of dyslexia as it is a more positive way forward for all dyslexics, and indeed for all from every neuro different community.
regards
Steve
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