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.

  • How can DSA help students with dyslexia?

    Jessica Doyle | 24 Jun 2019
    “I didn't realise quite how much value this could add to my life" - JamesPeople with dyslexia make up around 10% of the UK population, according to the British Dyslexia Association. 

  • When it comes to presenting, you just need a good Pal

    Adam Tweed | 14 Jun 2019
    For Chris Hughes, founder of Estendio and creator of Present Pal; presentations were his nemesis at university. Chris has dyslexia and as a result of the difficulties he experienced, he created Present Pal, presentation support software that enables you to deliver a more confident and prepared...

  • Voice Recognition - An Overview

    Alex.Barker | 12 May 2019
    This factsheet provides an overview of how you can use voice recognition. It can be used to control smart homes, issue commands to phones and tablets, set reminders and interact hands free with personal technologies. The most significant use is for the entry of text without having to use an...

  • 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.

  • Dyslexia and Technology

    Alex.Barker | 12 Jan 2019
    Dyslexia is a condition that affects the learning processes involved with reading, spelling and/or writing. It is estimated that dyslexia affects approximately 1 in 10 people with 1 in 25 being classed as severely dyslexic. It is what we now recognise as a neurodiverse condition. Neurodiversity...

  • 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.