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There will be lots of events going on to boost awareness, not just about the existence of dyslexia, but about what it actually means to real people. I've done my best to collect as many of these events as I can find together for this blog, to make it easier for people to look up what is going on.
If you have an event or know of one I haven't listened, then get in touch and I'll include it.
Putting events on the list doesn't mean I endorse them, or have involvement with them, I'm just sharing what is happening. The information here is correct to the best of my knowledge (do tell me if it isn't), but responsibility ultimately lies with the event organisers as I'm just taking the information they've put online themselves and reproducing it here...Now that min-disclaimer is out of the way, I give you, The List.
Click the links for more information.
Monday November 3rd
London, England:
Technology for Dyslexia - 2.00pm-4.00pm
A free workshop about the best technology to address common dyslexic difficulties.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London.
Understanding Dyslexia, with Dr David McLoughlin - 6.30pm-8.30pm
A free seminar about the nature of dyslexia by dyslexia expert Dr David McLoughlin.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London.
Staffordshire, England:
Exhibition - Start and End Time Not Listed.
A exhibition of the talents and creations of dyslexic people of all ages.
Information via dig-it.
Perth and Kinross, Scotland:
Dyslexia Scotland Talk - 7.00pm
Fran Ranaldi, Perth and Kinross Counsel, will be talking about Education Scotland's 'Making Sense: education for children and young people with dyslexia in Scotland,' report.
Information via Dyslexia Scotland
Tuesday November 4th
Bath, England:
Open Morning - 9.30am-11.30pm
Dyslexia Action Bath will be hosting an open morning and discussions with the center principle.
Information via Dyslexia Action
London, England:
Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship - 12.00pm-5.00pm
A free event about entrepreneurship with the BDA and mentoring charity Good Story.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London.
Staffordshire, England:
Exhibition - Start and End Time Not Listed.
A exhibition of the talents and creations of dyslexic people of all ages.
Information via dig-it.
Glasgow, Scotland:
What is Meares-Irlen talk - 7.15pm
A talk about the nature of Meares-Irlen Syndrome.
Information via Dyslexia Scotland
Lanarkshire, Scotland:
Dyslexia Scotland Planning Meeting - 7.30pm
Comment on how you think Dyslexia Scotland should address future strategic planning.
Information via Dyslexia Scotland
Lochaber, Scotland:
'Dyslexia Matters' Discussion - 7.00pm
Discuss why 'Dyslexia Matters,' and the support available from Dyslexia Scotland's Lochaber branch.
Information via Dyslexia Scotland
Wednesday November 5th
London, England:
Arts and Literacy - 12.00pm-5.00pm
A free workshop featuring dyslexic artists and their work, in collaboration with the BDA.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London.
Competition Showcase - 6.30pm-8.45pm
See the shortlisted entries for The BDA annual Dyslexia Awareness Week completions for artists, inventors, and writers. The winners will be announced at the showcase.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London.
Staffordshire, England:
Exhibition - Start and End Time Not Listed.
A exhibition of the talents and creations of dyslexic people of all ages.
Information via dig-it.
West Lothain, Scotland:
Dyslexic Adults Event - 7.00pm
An event focusing on dyslexic adults.
Information via Dyslexia Scotland.
Thursday November 6th
London, England:
Enabling Children with Dyslexia to Succeed - 11.00am-12.00pm
A free workshop in collaboration with Dyslexia SpLD Trust which will provide information on supporting dyslexic children for parents, and educators.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London.
Dyslexia at Work -2.00pm-4.00pm
A free workshop for dyslexic people employed outside of large office based corporations, about the sort of support available, and dyslexia friendly employers.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London.
Authors Evening - 6.00pm-8.00pm
A BDA and Bloomsbury Institute event featuring award winning dyslexic writer Sally Gardener and children's author and illustrator Tom Mclaughlin. They will be giving readings and taking part in a Q and A session. They will discuss possitive aspects of dyslexia, and it's impact on their work.
This is a charged event, tickets required.
Information via The BDA.
Essex, England:
What is Dyslexia? - 7.30pm
Presentation and video screening. There will be a small charge for this event. Refreshments included.
Information via Essex Dyslexia Support Group
Staffordshire, England:
Exhibition - Start and End Time Not Listed.
A exhibition of the talents and creations of dyslexic people of all ages.
Information via dig-it.
Tonbridge, England:
Awareness Evening - 7.00pm-9.00pm
Free advice and information about dyslexia from Dyslexia Action Tonbridge.
Information via Dyslexia Action
Borders, Scotland:
Dyslexia and Education - 7.00pm
I'm assuming this is some sort of talk, but it's not clear what exactly this is, only that there will be updates of some sort on dyslexia and education, on both a national and local level.
Information via Dyslexia Scotland.
Forth Valley, Scotland:
Dyslexia Friendly Schools - 7.00pm
A talk by Margret Crankshaw.
Information vis Dyslexia Scotland.
Glasgow, Scotland:
Paul McNeil of Scottish Association Football - 7.00pm
Paul McNeil of Scottish Association Football will be doing or saying something. It is unclear exactly what the nature of the event will be, but he will be there.
Information via Dyslexia Scotland
West Lothain, Scotland:
Comic Drawing Talk and Workshop - 6.00pm
Malcy Duff will be talking about his work as a comic book illustrator and will be offering the chance to create your own artwork.
Information via Dyslexia Scotland.
Friday November 7th
Online:
Live Social Media Chat - No Start or End Time Listed
Talk with The BDA National Helpline Manager about dyslexia, and ask them your questions.
Information via The BDA
London, England:
Coffee Morning - 10.00am-12.00pm
A relaxed morning with refreshments, and an arts table for children.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham.
Technology for Dyslexia - 12.00pm-2.00pm
A free workshop about the best technology to address common dyslexic difficulties.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London.
Dyslexia Behind Bars - 2.00pm -4.15pm
Free seminar from The Cascade Foundation, who work with dyslexia offenders. The seminar will focus on dyslexia in prison and the work they are doing to tackle this, and to prevent re-offending via appropriate education and support. Dyslexic ex-offenders will be talking at the seminar.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London
Reception and Celebration - 5.30pm-7.30pm
Celebrate the re-launch of The Dyslexia Association of London, and the events they have been involved with this year for Dyslexia Awareness Week.
Information via The Dyslexia Association of London.
Staffordshire, England:
Exhibition - Start and End Time Not Listed.
A exhibition of the talents and creations of dyslexic people of all ages.
Information via dig-it.
Variety Show - 7.00pm
A celebration of the talents of dyslexic people of all ages.
Information via dig-it.
West Lothan, Scotland:
Dyslexia Cafe - 2.00pm
The launch of a regular drop in event.
Information via Dyslexia Scotland
Saturday November 8th
London, England:
The International Festival of Dyslexic Culture - 9.30am-5.00pm
A festival celebrating dyslexic creativity and achievements.
Information via The International Festival of Dyslexic Culture.
Essex, England:
Children and Parents Dyslexia Event -10.00am-12.00pm
An event for dyslexic children and their parents involving information about positive aspects of dyslexia, information about famous dyslexics, and an art competition.
Information via Essex Dyslexia Support Group
Dyslexia Awareness Event -12.00pm-2.00pm
A children's dyslexia awareness event with a coloring competition and a give away.
Author J.D Irwin will be attending.
Information via Frog and Chicken Bookshop
Sunday November 9th
Essex, England:
Dyslexics in the Bookshop - 4.30pm-6.00pm
Dyslexic writers will be invading Waterstones Brentwood for talks about dyslexia and writing, board games, refreshments, a prize draw to win some brilliant books, and a Victorian photobooth. The event is suitable for all ages, and you don't have to be dyslexic to come. Victorian attire encouraged, but not mandatory. The event is free to attend.
Information via Dysbooks (aka me; this is my event, you should come)
You can find out more about my event here. If you have an event you'd like me to add then please let me know.
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