Dyslexia Association of Ireland were pleased to have the chance to meet with representatives from the State Examinations Commission on Wednesday 31st May to discuss our call for changes to the scheme of Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations (RACE) including the need for extra...
When did you first find out about your dyslexia? I first remember a teacher noticed the possibility in 6th year in Secondary School during an exam. I had written the correct answer but I had spelt it incorrectly and crossed it out. I went to get...
The SASLED project is a European Erasmus + project which aims to research and improve the inclusion of dyslexic children and young people in sports activities. We are taking part in the project and wish to hear about individual’s experiences with sport and how dyslexia (and others...
We are calling on the State Examinations Commission to introduce access to extra time for dyslexic students in Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate examinations. Extra time is not available for dyslexic students in second-level examinations in Ireland. Many dyslexic students need access to this type of...
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland has submitted its response to the current consultation being undertaken by the Department of Education on the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004. The DAI submission outlines the need for better systems of identification and...
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland has submitted its response to the current consultation being undertaken on the new Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy. This consultation is being conducted by the Department of Education and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth who are...
We are excited to announce that our new learning website Dyslexia Hub Ireland is now live at https://dyslexiahub.ie/. The Hub provides access to free online Structured Literacy video lessons. It also has sections on Empowering Parents, Emotional Wellbeing, Technology and a Voices of Dyslexia area...
Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Difficulties Free Online Training Course for Foreign Language Teachers The TuDOrs project partners have developed an online training course for foreign language teachers, that aims to upgrade their knowledge and skills concerning their teaching of a foreign language to students with learning difficulties....
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland will be celebrating Dyslexia Awareness Month this October, along with dyslexia organisations worldwide. Our focus this year will be on empowering people to #TrustYourInstincts. All too often we hear from parents frustrated that their concerns were dismissed and not acted upon...
Today, we launch our 2022 Members’ Survey. It is vital for us to know what is important to you, our members, and the experiences you and/or your children are having in work and or school in Ireland, both positive and negative. This data will help...
