Programme details
London Adult Dyslexia Conference 2024
“Stories of Success”
Morning Programme
9:00 AM Registration
9:30 AM Introductions
- Phillipa James, Chairperson of Dyslexia Association of London
- Grace Derbyshire, Operations & Marketing Manager of LADSG
09:45 AM Proven Strategies to Achieve Your Full Potential with Jo Rees
Jo Rees is the founder of Another Way Round – Dyslexia Assessment Training & Support. She is a specialist teacher, tutor, practitioner, and assessor of dyslexia. She also happens to be an active TikTok user, providing resources to her 100k following online. Jo has 18 years of experience helping diagnose and support adults with dyslexia, dedicated to helping individuals better understand their learning challenges.
Her work focuses on providing adults with dyslexia practical strategies to achieve their full potential.
10:30 AM Question Time with Chris White
Chris White is a London-based lawyer, who is a solicitor by training and works for the government as a lawyer. He also volunteers with the South Westminster Legal Advice Center and works for the Open University. As a legal expert, Chris will talk about your rights at work as a neurodiverse individual, address potential discrimination and brush up on the Equality Act.
Chris will be able to take your questions regarding your rights in the workplace, how to best handle issues, and what you can expect from your employer.
11:15 AM Coffee and Biscuits
11:35 AM Word from NATTC
NATTC Ltd, our generous sponsor, will be hosting a special session at the conference. As leaders in their field, NATTC will share insights into how they support neurodiverse individuals in the workplace, offering practical tools and strategies for creating more inclusive environments.
12:05 - Natalie Brooks - Founder of Dyslexia in Adults
Natalie Brooks, founder of Dyslexia in Adults and one of the most influential figures in adult neurodiversity. Natalie will be sharing her insights on the challenges and strengths of living with dyslexia as an adult, as well as her journey in building an online community for dyslexic adults.
More information about her session will be shared soon—stay tuned!
Afternoon Programme
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Social Media Panel with Natalie Brooks, Armelle McGeachie and Chris Campbell
Natalie Brooks is the founder of Dyslexia in Adults – an online community for dyslexia adults, which provides a toolkit for adults with dyslexia. Natalie founded the community because she wanted to create a space for adults with dyslexia to have needed conversations. She is also the host of the Dyslexia in Adults podcast.
Armelle McGeachie is the founder of Girls with Dyslexia, where she shares her experiences, tips, and tactics for women and girls living with dyslexia – as well as anyone else seeking the same resource. In a short time, Armelle has gained thousands of followers, becoming an influencer in the space.
Meanwhile, Chris Campbell is a content creator, focusing on using his platform to share entertaining, funny, and relatable content in regards to his experiences with social media. Through short-form videos on Instagram and TikTok, he has been able to reach thousands of followers, making him one of the top influencers in the space.
Together they will speak about their experience connecting with other dyslexic adults through social media, what they have learned, and how they aim to create content that is useful for their followings.
2:15 PM Tea and Biscuits
2:45 PM Marcia Brissett- Bailey - Author of "Black Brilliant and Dyslexic"
Marcia Brissett-Bailey, also known as @theblackdyslexic, was named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women in 2022, received the BDA Adult Award in 2022, and was recognized as one of the Top 80 Neurodiversity Evangelists in the UK for 2023 and nominated for MBCC Award 2023. She is an accomplished author and editor of the book titled “Black, Brilliant, and Dyslexic.”
3:30 PM Question & Answer
4:00 PM Close of Conference
Pricing & Registration
If the cost of a ticket is a barrier, please reach out to us at info@dyslexialondon.org, as we have a limited number of funded places available. We are committed to ensuring that everyone in the community who wishes to participate has the opportunity to do so.
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