No support at work for dyslexic’s

[Markus46]

Hi I’m Severely dyslexic

I’m in a job where I don’t get support for dyslexia it just gets laughed off or comments made to me to just get on with it . This has been going on for years now .

What should I do ?

[dablah]

Sorry to hear that. Work places can be pretty mixed when it comes down to this. Sometimes it not even worth bringing up as it just makes things worse.

Have you read Overcoming Dyslexia M.D., Sally Shaywitz also available in audio book.

[Markus46 in reply to dablah]

Thanks for the reply

[Chomsky in reply to Markus46]

I think you need to talk to the HR department. Dyslexia is a protected characteristic in the disability discrimination act.

Your employer has a duty to support you.

If they fail to support you, well thats discrimination.

Good luck.

[Markus46]

Thanks for the reply and the information.

I will try , I have tried before but matters got worse . ( making it uncomfortable for me at work ).

[ClareLou]

If you are in the UK you can apply to access to work for an assessment of what reasonable adjustments you need in the workplace to help you. I would also speak to your HR department as it sounds like this company could be in breach of the equality act

[Markus46]

This information is very helpful I’m on the Gov.Uk website now reading up on it .

Just wondering now if I should apply first or get in touch with first HR .

Thank you very much ClareLou

[ClareLou]

you can do both at the same time it may take a while for any equipment you need to arrive and HR will be able to give you some advice on what you can have in place in the mean time