Expert Resources: dyslexia


These are the items that relate to dyslexia found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Google Keep hacks for students with dyslexia

    Jessica Doyle | 04 Apr 2019
    The number of UK university students with dyslexia has risen in recent years to around 5%, not accounting for the number of undiagnosed dyslexic students.

  • Note-taking hacks for students with Dyslexia

    Jessica Doyle | 15 Feb 2019
    In the first of a new series of 'Hack in the box' blogs, we highlight some of the ways that Microsoft's OneNote can support students with Dyslexia.

  • Apps for dyslexia at university

    Sophie.Shearer | 27 Sep 2018
    There are some fantastic support resources available for students with dyslexia; support that is likely to be equally useful to students without dyslexia. In support of World Dyslexia Awareness Week we’ve pulled together apps, advice and support we think is most valuable to students with dyslexia.

  • Summer time and now reading is even easier

    Alex.Barker | 30 Jul 2018
    There are many ways to enjoy reading a book this summer. You can read books anywhere; on your commute, on your lunch hour or even on the beach. Find out how technology can allow you to experience the joy of reading, even if it's not following the conventional way you 'read' the book. 

  • 5 Great Tech Hacks for Dyslexia

    Claudia.Cahalane | 28 Oct 2016
    As well as experiencing difficulty with reading and word comprehension, being dyslexic can mean a person finds it more difficult to organise things and process information. David Hunnisett, chief technical officer at Elixir health, talks to us about the tech tricks he uses for a smoother work and...

  • Top tips for supporting your employees with dyslexia

    Robin.Christopherson | 09 Feb 2016
    Discriminating against your employees with dyslexia has been against the law since the first disability discrimination legislation was introduced over 20 years ago. But it's in the news today as a result of Starbucks employee Meseret Kumulchew winning her disability discrimination case.

  • Everyone has potential

    Alex.Barker | 02 Feb 2016
    We get lots of calls about lots of different subjects here at AbilityNet.  However I took one last week that I thought might be worth highlighting.  A careers advisor in the south of England had a request from the local employment service regarding a client with severe dyslexia. To receive...

  • How Boyzone's Shane uses voice control to overcome his Dyslexia

    Mark.Walker | 20 Oct 2015
    Shane Lynch of Boyzone uses the voice controls built into his phone to join the world of social media. As he explains in our interview with him, his dyslexia means he struggles with reading and writing, so for a long time had shied away from Twitter, Facebook and other social media. Now, with the...

  • Mind-mapping software helps with dyslexia

    eromMaintenance | 17 Jun 2015
    Having asked for help with his dyslexia when he started his course at Bristol University, Jack* received an assessment from an AbilityNet assessor.

  • Mind-mapping software helps with dyslexia

    eromMaintenance | 17 Jun 2015
    Having asked for help with his dyslexia when he started his course at Bristol University, Jack* received an assessment from an AbilityNet assessor.