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The Membership is drawn from a range of West Cumbrian people who are either themselves dyslexic or have family members who are affected. There are also representatives of organsisations with whom the WCDA works closely.

From the membership, a management committee is elected annually.

Chairperson: Doris Pearce is an adult dyslexic whose was diagnosed at the age of 53. She initially completed an access course at West Cumbria College (now Lakes College) and then went on to complete a Diploma in Youth & Community Work at St Martins College Carlisle. She works at Connexions Cumbria as a Personal Advisor.

Secretary: Beth Dell is the mother of two dyslexic sons. Beth is the longest serving member of our committee. She has completed the befriending training which enables her to assist parents on the best way to get help for a dyslexic child in school.

Treasurer: Anne Mackenzie has a dyslexic son who was at Sheffield Hallam University where he had support for his dyslexia. Anne is a retired teacher, and is also trained as a befriender.

Del Jones is a teacher trained to work with dyslexic and is the SENCO in the school she works in. Del also has a dyslexic daughter. She has tutored on the Cumbria Advanced Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties CACSLD teachers course.

Pam Baines a dyslexic adult who has a dyslexic son. He is undergoing the DDAT programme and is improving daily.

Carol Dixon is a retired teacher, who has a dyslexic daughter currently studying at Lancaster University. Carol has completed the Cumbria Advanced Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (CACSLD).

Ann Nutter works at Lakes College where she is Principle Manager for SEN.

Chris and Joan Breen are parents of a dyslexic son and have for many years worked at getting a better deal for both dyslexic children and adults.

Julie Clark (info to be added later)

We also have many unsung heroes that come to our aid when they are needed. Thankyou one and all.

If you wish to become a member of the organisation, go to the membership page or seek further information then please call Doris Pearce on 07863 329747.