Search WCDA Site
enter word(s)
and click search

Touch a colour to change the page background

WE UNDERSTAND DYSLEXIA
We know about its problems
We can offer help

WCDA offer general advice and specialist guidance
for parents and dyslexic adults.
Liaison with schools and adult education centres.
Links to specialised help.

 

Annabel Heseltine: Telegraph article July 2010

describing the steps take to support her children, along with a letter
from Frances Mercer of North East Lancashire DA in response (NELDA website).

 

Nov 09 WCDA Chair's report 2009

Article: Access To Work, practical help for disabled people

Find WCDA via Our Google map page

Befriending  and  Student /Adult Support Sessions
Lakes College West Cumbria
Lillyhall, Workington
  
Adult support every Tuesday during term time
6-00/8-00 pm.
Befriending sessions for parents of dyslexic children
First  Tuesday  in  the  month during term time
5-30/6-30 pm
Held in The Learning Resource Centre, LRC.  

Helpline Lakes College
01946 839300
all enquires will be passed on.

Link to Lakes College website map
(opens new browser window)

Talking Books and other services at Cumbria Library

dysTalk Support on learning and learning difficulties

Have you made "Reasonable Adjustments"? See the article on Employers' Requirements to allow for disabled employees in their organisation

 

Important News:

Dyslexia Assessments. The WCDA have access to a specialist teacher and assessor who is M.ED and A.M.B.D.A. qualified.
See latest news page for further details

(see Articles section)