About Dyslexia Ireland
Founded in 1972, Dyslexia Ireland (formerly known as the Dyslexia Association of Ireland) is a registered charity (RCN 20025335) which works with and for people affected by dyslexia and or dyscalculia, by providing information, offering appropriate support services, engaging in advocacy and raising awareness of dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Our vision is a dyslexia friendly society where all people with dyslexia and dyscalculia are enabled to fulfill their potential, where every child and adult with dyslexia and/or dyscalculia has access to appropriate identification and support to achieve their full potential in education, training, employment and all aspects of life.
How Can You Help?
Dyslexia Ireland is a membership based Association currently representing over 2,500 families and individuals all over Ireland. Its membership also includes teachers, psychologists and other professionals. Dyslexia Ireland currently has a nationwide network of 20+ Workshops offering local community based services.
Services offered by Dyslexia Ireland
Info & awareness raising
An information service is provided from the association’s national office. Information is available over the phone, email, online messaging, post and in person. Dyslexia Ireland is also active online on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Talks and webinars are delivered to help develop dyslexia awareness. We have two online learning hubs – www.dyslexiahub.ie and www.adultdyslexiahub.ie
Educational Psychology Assessment
Dyslexia Ireland has a team of educational psychologists who provide assessments for both dyslexia and dyscalculia at our national office in Dublin city centre and online. We work with children, young people and adults.
Courses on Dyslexia
A range of different courses is available including courses for parents, teachers, tutors in FE and HE, and workplaces, and adults with dyslexia. Bespoke training is also sometimes available on request.
Tuition for Dyslexia
Dyslexia Ireland runs a network of workshops delivering afterschool classes to children and young people with dyslexia across Ireland. We also offer our online Readable Project book groups. A listing of tutors who offer private one-to-one tuition for both children and adults is also available to our members.
Advocacy & Campaigning
Dyslexia Ireland engages in advocacy work with government departments and agencies, and relevant organisations, to highlight the needs of people with dyslexia and advocating for changes to make Ireland a more dyslexia-friendly country.
More About Dyslexia Ireland
Dyslexia Ireland is a founder member of the European Dyslexia Association (www.eda-info.eu) which now has over twenty-five member countries. Dyslexia Ireland is also a founder member of the Spectrum Alliance an Irish umbrella group for people with hidden learning difficulties. Dyslexia Ireland is also a Global Partner of the International Dyslexia Association (www.dyslexiaida.org) and a member of the British Dyslexia Association (www.bdadyslexia.org.uk). Dyslexia Ireland is also a member of the Disability Federation of Ireland (www.disability-federation.ie), the Wheel (www.wheel.ie) and the Charities Institute Ireland (www.charitiesinstituteireland.ie).