Dyslexia charities in Wiltshire
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There are two charities in Wiltshire who can help parents, students, teaching staff, school governors, employees and employers with information and support about dyslexia:-
Wiltshire Dyslexia Association (WDA)
Wiltshire has its own local dyslexia association. They are a charity, run by volunteers, who provide support for anyone requiring information about dyslexia. They aim to improve understanding and provision for people with dyslexia throughout Wiltshire and beyond, campaigning for a dyslexia friendly society. They run a FREE helpline to provide impartial advice and they are affiliated to the British Dyslexia Association.
For more information, please take a look at their flyer. You can also take a look at their [Wiltshire Dyslexia Association Facebook page].
Marlborough and District Dyslexia Association (MDDA)
The MDDA is a small, independent charity which has supported local schools, dyslexics and their families for over 35 years. Their main objectives are to promote awareness of this specific learning difficulty, to advance the education of dyslexics and help them to reach their full potential in life.
The charity can offer support in many ways such as their:
- helpline
- website
- dyslexia surgeries (by appointment)
- free loan of a wide range of resources such as books, tapes and games which are kept at Marlborough Library
- newsletters and more.
For further information, take a look at their flyer.
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