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Every Mondays 1.30pm to 5.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am to 1.30pm and Saturdays 10.30 - 1.30pm. Cornwall Dyslexia Association Drop in Centre. Phone to check opening times, They occasionally have to close the centre due to staff illness or holiday leave. Topic: Free Adult Dyslexia Screening Tests, Support and Advice and help into education or training to all adults affected by dyslexia. Location: 19a Kenwyn Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3BU. Tel: 01872 222 911. Website:www.cornwalldyslexia.org.uk/adult-dyslexia.php
Every Wednesday 10 - 12noon. Adult Dyslexia Centre. Topic: Moving on with Learning: Areas covered osmall group and individual teaching ospelling, writing and reading ocomputers and internet oletter writing oCVs and filling in forms. Location: 2 Denmark Terrace, Denmark Street, Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 7FN. Price: Free. Contact: Debbie Farnfield. Tel: 01628 670054 or 07921 022 589. Website: www.adult-dyslexia-centre.co.uk/courses.php
Every three months on the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday 8pm, Merton Adult Dyslexia Support Group. Topic: Various talks on different aspects of dyslexia and offers some practical advice on how to cope with them, followed by an informal discussion led by the speaker, and anyone may join in or not as they choose. Location: Wimbledon Guild of Social Welfare, Worple Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4EF. (nearly opposite the Hillside Church). Use the entrance at the right hand-side of the building. Contact: Mavis Herman. Tel: 0208 947 4779. Website: www.mertondyslexia.com/adult.htm.
Every first Tuesday of the Month, 7pm- 9.15pm. Birmingham Adult Dyslexia Group (badg). Monthly Meeting. Location: Deaf Cultural Centre Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ. Price: members free, visitors £3.00 on the door. Contact: William Ford. Mobile: 0798 605 4301. Tel: 0121 464 0716. Email: badgwf@postmaster.co.uk. Website: www.badg.org
Top of PageEvery Tuesday 2pm - 6pm & every Thursday, 1pm - 4pm, (by appointment only) Birmingham Adult Dyslexia Group (badg). Topic: Meet for regular social meetings, such as social drinks, beer and skittles nights, cheap evening meals, Trips to museums and art galleries, weekend's at the coast, cheap bed-and-breakfast, small walks, medium walks, rounded off with a social drink and mail. Coffee/tea, Biscuits and Cake, surrounded by enjoyable company. Location: Selly Oak Library, 669 Bristol Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6AE. Contact: William Ford. Mobile: 0798 605 4301. Tel: 0121 464 0716. Email: badgwf@postmaster.co.uk, Website: www.badg.org
Every last Thursday of term month, 7pm-9pm, Dyslexia Scotland North East Aberdeen. Topic: Open meeting all welcome. Location: Mile End School, Midstocket Road, Aberdeen, AB15 5LY. Tel: 0844 800 8484. Email: info@dyslexiascotlandnortheast.org.uk. Website: www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/events/dyslexia-scotland-north-east-aberdeen/
Every first Saturday of the month, 10am - 12am. Ealing Dyslexia Association. Topic: Drop in Centre where you can pick up information and chat to someone with experience of specific learning difficulties. Location: 1 Bayham Road, West Ealing, London, W13 0TQ. Contact: Adult dyslexia, Rosemary Palmer Tel: 020 8997 4945 (12-2pm) Email: rosemary.palmer1@btinternet.comWebsite: www.btinternet.com/~bea.price/bayhamroad.html
Every Last Sunday of every Month, 8:00pm - 10.30pm. (sign-up at 7:30pm) Speech Motion. Topic: Open Mic/Screen - Come and enjoy a film and performance night, watch a film be entertained by performers, but also There will also be a free Open Mic for poets/singers/musicians/comedians and an Open Screen for film makers. Location: 6-8 Manor Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 5SA. Price: £3 before 8pm £5 after 8pm. Contact: www.facebook.com/msftlondon
Every Last Sunday of every Month, 2pm- 6.30pm. Sunday Surgery. Topic: Writing and acting workshop for playwrights and film makers and for those with dyslexia Location: 6-8 Manor Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 5SA. Price: Cost for participation: £10.00 on the door. Contact: www.facebook.com/msftlondon How to get here: * Tube: Finsbury Park, then 106 bus * Train: Stoke Newington (from Liverpool Street) * Buses: 67, 73, 76, 106, 149, 243, 476 (all stop @ Stoke Newington BR)
ACAS run various events throughout the year. Topic: Employment Law Update, is a two-hour seminar which provides you with recent, current and future legal changes which may have an impact on your workplace. The event is suitable for Employers, Managers and Human Resource professionals who need to keep abreast of developments. Location: Aberdeen - Birmingham - Bristol - Bury St. Edmunds - Cambridge - Cardiff - Colchester - Coleshill, Warwick - Edinburgh - Elstow, Bedford - Hitchin, Herfordshire - Ipswich - Kidderminster - Leeds - London - Manchester - Milton Keynes - Newcastle upon Tyne - North Hykeham, Lincoln - Norwich - Nottingham - Oadby, Leicestershire - Saffron Walden, Essex - Stevenage - Telford - Tonbridge. Please check the website for updates. Price: £60.00 + VAT, Total £72.00 per person. Contact: ACAS Customer Services. Tel: 08457 383 736. Email: events@acas.org.uk. Website: https://obs.acas.org.uk
JANUARY 2012Thursday 26th January 2012, 9.30am - 4.20pm. Gov Know Conference. Topic: Welfare Reform Conference. The Welfare Reform Bill is currently making its way through the Houses of Parliament on its way to Royal Assent and this timely conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to assess the early implementation of the key reforms outlined in the Bill and the challenges and opportunities. This conference will help you understand the Bill and the changes it seeks to implement; othe introduction of the Universal Credit benefit system oa renewed, stronger, approach to eliminating fraud oreform of the Disability Living Allowance oa fairer approach to Housing Benefit ogreater powers for councils to cut off claimants abusing the Social Fund system oreform of Employment and Support Allowance to ensure only those with true need receive the greatest funds ochanges to child support to make sure that children are the primary beneficiaries of that funding. Key topics of discussion oThe importance of welfare reform to deliver £7bn savings outlined in the Comprehensive Spending Review 2010 oThe role of local authorities in assisting in delivering this important and wide ranging reform o'Getting in, Staying In and Getting On - Review into Disability Employment Support - June 2011' oReigate and Banstead Borough Council's Young Workers Scheme - Providing young people between 16-24 six month training contracts to improve skills and confidence in the workplace oThe importance of quality work experience placements oObtaining skills online - learning how to use and implement new technologies oWorking with the private and third sectors to deliver The Work Programme. Location: Holiday Inn, Regent's Park, London, W1W 5EE. Price: Third Sector/Charities: £125 +VAT per delegate. Academic/Local Government: £145 +VAT per delegate. Central Government: £165 +VAT per delegate. Please note for multiple bookings: these must be made at the same time to benefit from special discounted rate. Contact: The Govknow Team. Tel: 0845 647 7000. Email: info@govknow.com. Website: http://govknow.com/event-detail.html?id=76&info=overview&utm_campaign=Welfare%20Reform%20Early%20Bird%20WR2309%201409&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_medium=email
Tuesday 24th January 2012, NIACE Course: Making it Work : embedding a supported employment approach for people with learning difficulties. Topic: Designed for staff and managers working with people with learning difficulties in vocational provision, this practical and interactive one day training session aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide effective support to people with learning difficulties in vocational provision. Location: NIACE, Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TP. Price: £170 Non member fee; £145 NIACE member fee. Contact: events@niace.org.uk Tel: 0116 285 9661
Wednesday 24th - Saturday 27th October 2012. International Dyslexia Association (IDA) 63rd Annual Conference. Topic: Reading, Literacy & Learning. Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD. Contact: IDA, 40 York Rd., 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21204 USA. Tel: (410) 296-0232 Fax: (410) 321-5069 The office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Eastern time. Email: conference@interdys.org Website: www.interdys.org/AnnualConference.htm
Wednesday, 25th January 2012 - Dyslexia in the Workplace: A practical approach to reasonable adjustment - Location: NUT, Hamilton House Meeting & Conference Centre, Mabledon Place, London, WC1 9BD Tel: 01162859661 - Email: events@niace.org.uk Website: http://www.niace.org.uk/campaigns-events/events/dyslexia-in-the-workplace Price: £85 (NIACE Members); £99 (Non NIACE Members)
FEBRUARY 2012Tuesday 7 February 2012, NIACE Training Course - Developing resilience: supporting people with mental health difficulties access learning, skills and employment opportunities Topic: This workshop aims to equip participants with an understanding of how to work effectively with individuals with a mental health condition to help them realise their learning and/or employment goals. Location: NIACE, Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TP. Price: £155 (Non NIACE members rate) £135 (NIACE members rate). Contact: events@niace.org.uk Tel: 0116 285 9661
Friday 24th February 2012, ADO Fundraiser with Alabama 3 - Topic: Adult Dyslexia Organisation is celebrating its 21st birthday in the 21st century with a number of events - First up our fundraiser with Alabama 3 and special guests TBC. We are also looking for dyslexic DJs, bands and performers who might be interested in particpating in this event. Location: Brixton Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6LH. Contact: Donald ado.dns@dial.pipex.com
MARCH 2012Thursday, 1st March, Skills, Employment and Growth 2012. Topic: Join leading decision-makers and practitioners from across the sector who are all involved daily with improving the UK's economic growth and competitiveness. This day is comprised of an unrivalled delegation that offers a true reflection of what is currently taking place on the ground. Come and take advantage of an impressive line-up of high level speakers and share expertise and confer in an environment designed to facilitate debate and discussion, as well as the opportunity to be enriched with invaluable information that you can take back to your workplace. Time: 8:40am - 5:30pm Location: QEII Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE - Tel: 0161 211 3443 Website: http://www.skills-employment-growth.co.uk/programme.php
Tuesday 6th March 2012 - Public Sector Efficiency Expo 2012. Topic: The UK's only free conference and exhibition, dedicated to helping the government and wider public sector deliver better public services, more efficiently and effectively. Location: Olympia Two, London Price: Free. Website: http://www.publicsector-efficiency-expo.co.uk/
Tuesday, 20th March 2012, The Future Outlook for Adult Social Care Services - Topic: This forum will provide delegates with a unique and detailed analysis of the government's proposed changes, and on the impact of current and forthcoming reforms to adult social care. Time: 08:45 - 16:20 Location: Central London- Website: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/1wmfMefp48cIWNRAyOfkice EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OFFER: 15% off all advertised rates up until 5pm Friday 27th January 2012 - BOOK ONLINE - http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/1wmfXKAI9srA8U1mEVIqx8b
APRIL 2012Monday 2nd April 2012 - The 1st International Conference on Maths Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia. Topic: To highlight international innovations in mathematics education that have improved performance for the bottom quartile of math achievers, as well as innovations for higher achievers that have also had impact on that bottom quartile. Location: The Holiday Inn, Kensington, London Contact: Judith Shone Judith.shone@btinternet.com Price: £200
OCTOBER 2012 Wednesday 24th - Saturday 27th October 2012. International Dyslexia Association (IDA) 63rd Annual Conference. Topic: Reading, Literacy & Learning. Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD. Contact: IDA, 40 York Rd., 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21204 USA. Tel: (410) 296-0232 Fax: (410) 321-5069 The office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Eastern time. Email: conference@interdys.org Website: www.interdys.org/AnnualConference.htm COURSES FOR SERVICE PROVIDERSProvider: LLU+
Course: SuperReading® Ref; Code: adoat0018
Description: Super Reading course, involving an eye exercise and metacognitive strategies, with 15 adult dyslexic readers. On average, their reading effectiveness more than doubled (measured by speed and comprehension) in an average of 5 sessions over 10 weeks. Those who made the most progress were those with the most difficulty reading non-words. This appears to contradict received wisdom that phonological difficulties are the barrier to reading comprehension. Bilingual dyslexic readers made the most progress of all. Since this pilot research, we have run the course with more dyslexic and non-dyslexic adult groups. Briefly, tests of reading were based on reading a series of randomised texts. Reading speed was measured, followed by a comprehension test (not multiple choices). Following this, participants were asked to read again (now having seen the questions) in an attempt to get 100% in the comprehension tests. Again reading speed and comprehension were measured. The improvements in reading across all groups are highly statistically significant.
Who would benefit? Dyslexic and non-dyslexic adult.
Course Length: Three months.
Location, Dates and Time:
Cambridge University Session 1; 19th (Thurs) January 2012, Session 2; 26th January (Thurs) 2012, Session 3; 2nd February (Thurs) 2012, Session 4; 16th February (Thurs) 2012, Session 5; 1st March (Thurs) 2012, Session 6; 15th March (Thurs) 2012.
LSE Session 1; 11 January (Wed) 2012, Session 2; 18 January (Wed) 2012, Session 3; 1 February (Wed) 2012, Session 4; 15 February (Wed) 2012, Session 5; 29 February (Wed) 2012, Session 6; 14 March (Wed) 2012.
Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Price: £290.
Contact: Ross Cooper, Reading coach.
Email: cooperre@hotmail.co.uk, superreading@hotmail.co.uk.
Website: www.outsider.co-uk.com/superreading/courses.htm.
Provider: Disability Law Service
Course: Empowering disabled people through public legal education.
Description: This course will consider how knowledge of legal rights and entitlements contributes to empowerment. Delegates will need to have a basic understanding of the area of law that they want to empower disabled people to use (either based on their existing knowledge or from attending one of our courses). Course outline; oGet clear about your aims for work in this area and what you want to achieve oIdentify your audience and understand their aims oUnderstand the barriers your audience face to using the law and other barriers to empowerment that disabled people can face oHow to engage with disabled people, workshops and beyond oBeing accessible to your audience and meeting their learning needs oEvaluating your outcomes. This course is not CPD accredited.
Who would benefit? Organisations wanting to increase the capacity of disabled people to use the law to resolve disputes and address discrimination and inadequate services.
Course Length: Half day.
Dates and Time: Wednesday 9th November, 10.30am - 1.30pm.
Location: Disability Law Service, 39-45 Cavell Street, London, E1 2BP.
Price: £55 for voluntary organisations/ £110 for statutory organisations and private businesses.
Contact: Disability Law Service, Advice line. Tel: 0207 791 9800. Minicom: 0207 791 9801.
Email: advice@dls.org.uk Website: www.dls.org.uk/Training/courses.html
Provider: The Adult Dyslexic Centre
Course: You Can Communicate
Description: Carla Villa will help you develop your communication kills working on: otrusting others and ourselves oour feelings and how we respond to others feelings oconcentration and memory
Who would benefit? Dyslexic's adults who want brush up on their communication skills
Course Length: 5 weeks
Dates and Time: Tuesdays; 8th November - 6th December 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Location: 2 Denmark Terrace, Denmark Street, Maidenhead, SL6 7FN.
Price: £4 per session as donation towards overheads
Contact: Debbie Farnfield. Tel: 01628 670054 or 07921 022 589. Website: www.adult-dyslexia-centre.co.uk/courses.php
Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO)
The ADO and Alchemy Training Unlimited have teamed up to provide you with vital skills for business. We are offering a series of courses for dyslexics, other disabilities and non-disabled alike.
Contact: Ron Cole, Course Administrator. Tel: 0207 207 3911. Email: ado.dns@dial.pipex.com. Booking form: www.adult-dyslexia.org/booking%20form.pdf
Here are the courses we offer;
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: Chrysalis Goal Achievement. Ref; Code: adoat0002 (Also available online course; £50)
Description: This is a transformational course highlighting the best goal achievement techniques available. Delegates learn dozens of powerful techniques to clarify their goals and "get out of their own way." They will be better organised, motivated and develop stronger relationships through better understanding and communication. Anything they want to achieve will happen sooner with less stress. We take SMART goals several steps further, with the more powerful IMSMARTERTM Goals.
Who would benefit? Anyone feeling they don't have enough time are, unfocused or feel situations get out of control.
Course Length: 6 classes that meet once a fortnight. The classes are 3 hours in length.
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: Sales Coaching. Ref; Code: adoat0003
Description: This course will make a measurable impact on sales figures. Proven strategies that will result in more sales. This course can also include Personal Coaching which must be arranged between a delegate and a coach.
Who would benefit? Professional salesmen and managers.
Course Length: 4 classes that meet once a fortnight. The classes are 3 hours in length.
Price: £390 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: How to Remember Numbers. Ref; Code: adoat0005
Description: Delegates learn a system for remembering strings of numbers.
Who would benefit? Anyone needing instant recall of account numbers, telephone numbers, coding, pin numbers, etc.
Course Length: 3 hours (requires practice after course for mastery).
Price: £290 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: How to Visualize Success. Ref; Code: adoat0006
Description: Delegates learn how to become brilliant at creating, manipulating and holding imagery in their mind. This is a key component to improving performance and achieving goals. Areas of benefit include meetings, projects, communication, people skills and growth.
Who would benefit? People who want to achieve more in less time with less stress.
Course Length: 3 hours
Price: £290 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: How to Remember Names & Faces. Ref; Code: adoat0004
Description: Delegates will be able to recall names and faces for both short term and long term. They can also remember other details like professions, hobbies, etc.
Who would benefit? Anyone who would find it an advantage to easily and accurately recall people's name and details (salesmen, managers, networkers, etc).
Course Length: Either one full day class or two half-day classes (gives delegates time to practice between sessions).
Price: £390 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: Effective Communication. Ref; Code: adoat0007
Description: The latest and best practice for effectively communicating with colleagues, customers, family and friends. Includes how to meet people.
Who would benefit? Anyone who feels their "message" does not get across well to others, or gets unpredictable reactions from others.
Course Length: One day.
Price: £390 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: How to Write Reports for Business. Ref; Code: adoat0008
Description: Delegates learn strategies and specifics for writing effective reports that get read and invite action.
Who would benefit? Anyone getting negative or neutral feedback on their written reports.
Course Length: One day.
Price: £390 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: Persuading & Influencing. Ref; Code: adoat009
Description: Delegates learn effective tools for communicating clearly and assertively with the best chance of success. Includes when and how to say "No."
Who would benefit? Anyone needing to get better results from other people. Bosses, employees, salesmen.
Course Length: One day.
Price: £390 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: Organising Your Life and Work. Ref; Code: adoat0010
Description: Delegates learn effective strategies for keeping files, projects, meetings and communications on track.
Who would benefit? Anyone feeling out of control and losing time due to inefficiency.
Course Length: One day.
Price: £390 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: How to Network for Business. Ref; Code: adoat0011
Description: Delegates learn the do's and don'ts of effective networking.
Who would benefit? Anyone needing to spread a message and get people involved in their cause.
Course Length: One day.
Price: £390 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: The Art of Presenting. Ref; Code: adoat0012
Description: Delegates learn how to put together effective presentations and deliver their message with appropriate power and result.
Who would benefit? Anyone needing to make a strong impression when presenting to groups or individuals.
Course Length: Two days (not necessarily together, allowing for practice and feedback).
Price: £390 PER DELEGATE, GROUP: £1500 per day + materials
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: How to Win at Any Sport Ref; Code: adoat0013
Description: Totally outperform yourself and others
Who benefits'? Anyone needing whip there opposition.
Price: £30
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: Triple-WinTM Negotiation Ref; Code: adoat0014
Description: Be a brilliant negotiator, and don't get taken.
Who benefits'? Anyone needing to improve their negotiating skills.
Price: £30
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: How to Take Better Photographs Ref; Code: adoat0015
Description: Learn the secrets of the pros to take amazing photos.
Who benefits'? Anyone needing to improve their takes of photos.
Price: £30
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: SuperSalesTM Ref; Code: adoat0016
Description: Become a totally successful seller
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Who benefits'? Anyone needing to sell their services
Price: £30
Provider: Alchemy Training Unlimited
Course: SuperMemoryTM Ref; Code: adoat0017
Description: Learn to remember lists, numbers, speeches, procedures- almost anything.
Who benefits'? Anyone needing to improve their memory
Price: £30
Wednesday 6th - Saturday 9th Noveber 2013. International Dyslexia Association (IDA) 64th Annual Conference. Topic: Reading, Literacy & Learning. Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. Contact: IDA, 40 York Rd., 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21204 USA. Tel: (410) 296-0232 Fax: (410) 321-5069 The office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Eastern time. Email:conference@interdys.org Website: www.interdys.org/AnnualConference.htm
2014Wednesday 12th - Saturday 15th Noveber 2014. International Dyslexia Association (IDA) 65th Annual Conference. Topic: Reading, Literacy & Learning. Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, CA. Contact: IDA, 40 York Rd., 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21204 USA. Tel: (410) 296-0232 Fax: (410) 321-5069 The office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Eastern time. Email: conference@interdys.org Website: www.interdys.org/AnnualConference.htm