Helping managers and work colleagues understand...
Reasons for disclosure....
The more you feel able to share with colleagues and managers, the better they will be able to understand both your strengths and challenges. You can market your dyslexia positively because it is. It is always better to ask for help when you need it, than be seen to be struggling in your role and risk be considered a under-performing employee due to something which might easily be supported.
Legal protection: You are only covered by law when you disclose your dyslexia to the employer. Employers are not allowed to ask any job applicant about their health or disability.
• We are an organisation that has an Equal Opportunities Policy and are committed to employing without prejudice. • Our Neurodivisity network helps to inform, support and implement changes to help the network thrive. • Specsavers has a gobal Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
The postives outweigh the negatives, for example:
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Good at ideas/innovative thinker. Excellent at trouble shooting.
Access to work: You may be eligible for funding through the Access to Work initiative to cover extra costs at work, such as specialist equipment. Please note that you may need evidence to access this - for example a diagnosis report.
Lateral thinker.
Intuitive problem-solving approach.
• Creative and positive in the way you make links/connections. • Good with practical tasks. • Good at communicating. • Determined and persistent.
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Dyslexia is now a recognised skill on LinkedIn A campaign from Virgin’s founder Richard Branson has seen “Dyslexic Thinking” added as a new and valuable skill on LinkedIn. The campaign, simply called “Dyslexic Thinking,” was run alongside charity Made by Dyslexia aimed to improve the understanding of neurodivergence.
Useful resources....
British Dyslexia Association Business Disability Forum Access to Work scheme The Dyslexia Foundation Made by Dyslexia
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