Workplace eLearning Courses
We are here to create inclusive environments that enable adults with dyslexia to live healthier, happier and more connected lives. Our mission is to help the world to better understand, value and support dyslexics.
Workplace inclusion and diversity eLearning courses
Welcome to the Dear Dyslexic Workplace Training Series. These original Australian first online training courses have been designed to help organisations and companies create a nourishing and productive place for people who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Using a mix of evidence- base and personal stories these interactive courses will help you and your company thrive by supporting your neurodiverse employees.
Module 1 Dyslexia in the Workplace
“Dyslexia in the Workplace” is an interactive learning course to assist in understanding of the impact of dyslexia in a work environment. It will provide an introduction to the challenges and strengths of people with dyslexia as well as the effect that this can have on individuals, managers, and team members in the workplace.
It is the first in a series of 4 courses on dyslexia in the workplace. It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete, including a short quiz to check to understand of the key ideas presented in the course.
By completing the module, the learner will:
- Find out about dyslexia and what it is
- Understand dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties
- Develop an understanding of the impact of dyslexia on mental health, particularly in the workplace
- Understand how dyslexia can impact both individual and team performance in the workplace and provide some strategies for assistance
- Develop further understanding of how individuals with dyslexia can be perceived
Cost $65.00 Duration 1 hour
Module 2 – ‘Neurodiversity in the workplace: Supporting individuals with dyslexia and their teams’
Neurodiversity in the workplace: Supporting individuals with dyslexia and their teams’ is an interactive learning course to assist in understanding of the impact of dyslexia in a work environment. The course invites managers, supervisors and team leaders to engage with and explore how they can work constructively as a team when members have dyslexia or other learning disabilities.
It is the second in a series of 4 courses on dyslexia in the workplace. It will take approximately 60 minutes to complete, including a short quiz to check to understand of the key ideas presented in the course.
By completing the module, you the learner will develop an understanding of the impact of dyslexia in the workplace and provide you with the opportunity to reflect on your own workplace practices. It will provide information about reasonable adjustments and the requirements of workplace law. An extensive case study throughout the course will demonstrate the potential impact that a manager can have and practical strategies for building strong effective workplace teams.
Cost $65.00 Duration 1 hour
Podcasts and Blogs to support you, dyslexic employees and your organisation:
Podcasts
- Dyslexia and workplace law
- Natalia Lyckowski Leader Global Neurodiversity @ IBM Business Resource Group Co-Chair.
- Neurodiversity in the workplace special edition podcast
Blogs