"How to survive in the workplace"
2016 London Adult Dyslexia Conference
Saturday 21st May 2016
Saturday 21st May 2016
9:30 |
Registration and coffee |
10:00 |
Introductions Chairman - Alastair Coomes, DAL Co-ordinator - Eileen Harwood, LADSG |
Conference speakers
Morning presenters
10:10 - Emma Wee
Dyslexia and what it's like to get a diagnosis in later life
Emma Wee is a work based strategy coach from Genius Within working with adults in the workplace. The majority of her clients get diagnosed in their late 30s and early 40s. So what is it like to realise that how you've been thinking all these years isn't because you're “lazy and stupid”?
Drawing on her experiences of working closely with this unique cohort, Emma will share stories, strategies and answer the question “So how do I explain how I do what I do?”
Emma Wee is a work based strategy coach from Genius Within working with adults in the workplace. The majority of her clients get diagnosed in their late 30s and early 40s. So what is it like to realise that how you've been thinking all these years isn't because you're “lazy and stupid”?
Drawing on her experiences of working closely with this unique cohort, Emma will share stories, strategies and answer the question “So how do I explain how I do what I do?”
11:10 |
Coffee and biscuits |
11:40 - Marysia Krupska
Achieving your potential in the workplace
Marysia Krupska has worked as a specialist in neuro-diversity for nearly 30 years, in a variety of roles: as a support tutor, cross-college manager, consultant, national trainer, Access to Work and co-author of 'Demystifying Dyslexia'. She will share examples of reasonable adjustments for employees with dyslexia/dyspraxia, so they can achieve their full potential at work.
Marysia Krupska has worked as a specialist in neuro-diversity for nearly 30 years, in a variety of roles: as a support tutor, cross-college manager, consultant, national trainer, Access to Work and co-author of 'Demystifying Dyslexia'. She will share examples of reasonable adjustments for employees with dyslexia/dyspraxia, so they can achieve their full potential at work.
12:45 |
Questions |
13:00 |
Lunch (a finger buffet is provided) |
Afternoon presenters
14:00 - Jo Todd
Dyslexia at Work
Jo Todd has worked with Dyslexic clients for over 30 years. Jo is convinced that Dyslexia is an asset for many in the workplace but only if there is an appropriate environment of understanding and opportunity for development. She will be discussing the context of the Equalities Act, the individual, line-management and organisation responsibility - all key factors for success.
Jo Todd has worked with Dyslexic clients for over 30 years. Jo is convinced that Dyslexia is an asset for many in the workplace but only if there is an appropriate environment of understanding and opportunity for development. She will be discussing the context of the Equalities Act, the individual, line-management and organisation responsibility - all key factors for success.
15:00 |
Tea and biscuits |
15:30 - Jon Adams
People who experience the world differently are well placed to make different and challenging work
Looking at neurodivergence as a source of creative talent, Jon Adams (Research Fellow and Artist in Residence at the University of Portsmouth) will draw on his own experiences and observations within the arts to describe both the positive advantages and barriers to employment an artist with dyslexia may encounter.
Looking at neurodivergence as a source of creative talent, Jon Adams (Research Fellow and Artist in Residence at the University of Portsmouth) will draw on his own experiences and observations within the arts to describe both the positive advantages and barriers to employment an artist with dyslexia may encounter.
16:30 |
Questions |
17:00 |
Close of conference |
Booking
There is no electronic booking for this event. To reserve a place please click here, print the payment slip, and send a cheque or postal order for £20 (£10 concessions). It is also possible to pay cash at the door (please ensure that you have already reserved a place by 18th May).
There is no electronic booking for this event. To reserve a place please click here, print the payment slip, and send a cheque or postal order for £20 (£10 concessions). It is also possible to pay cash at the door (please ensure that you have already reserved a place by 18th May).
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Location
The conference will be held at: Resource for London 356 Holloway Road London N7 6PA |