Leicestershire Dyslexia Association

DON'T FORGET Wednesday 1 July 7.00 pm -8.00pm
to join us for our first online coffee evening. A safe space to ask questions, share experiences or concerns. Members of the Leicestershire Dyslexia Association will be present to support with answers and discussion. Please send any questions to [email protected], [email protected] or https://www.facebook.com/groups/2631412053772584/
Grab a cuppa or long cool drink and click the link below. We look forward to seeing you.
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You are invited to our first coffee evening. A safe space to ask questions, share experiences, or concerns. Members of the Leicestershire Dyslexia Association will be present to support answers and discussion. Please send any questions to [email protected], [email protected] or https://www.facebook.com/groups/2631412053772584/
Grab a cuppa or long cool drink and click the link below. We look forward to seeing you.
Wednesday 1 July 2026 Time - 19.00 - 20.00

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Come along to our AGM meeting on Wednesday, 17 June 19.00

Information Evening and Annual General Meeting
Speaker: Anne Parlby
‘An introduction to dyscalculia’

Doors open to view information and resources: 6.45

Venue: Stoneygate Baptist Church
315 London Road, Leicester LE2 3ND

Parking is available but limited, so please arrive early. Admission is free. Donations to our work are welcome.
Booking not required. Refreshments available.

Dyslexia is so much more than challenges with reading or spelling. 💛 It comes with powerful strengths that deserve to be seen, nurtured, and celebrated.

✨ Creativity — thinking beyond boundaries
🧠 Problem-solving — finding unique solutions
🔍 Big-picture thinking — seeing patterns and making connections
💪 Resilience — overcoming challenges with grit

When students understand how their brains work and where their strengths lie, something incredible happens: Confidence grows, self-esteem builds, and learning becomes empowering instead of discouraging.

That’s why tools like Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) matter. By teaching typing and supporting literacy skills through structured, multi-sensory learning, TTRS helps students reduce barriers to expressing their creativity and big ideas, experience more success, and focus on their strengths—building confidence every step of the way. 🌱

Try it with your learner today! Just leave 'Free Trial' in the comments and our team will help you get set up on the platform.

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