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Adult Dyslexia Support Group February 2021 Meeting

29/1/2021

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A dyslexia friendly library, now and in the future

Come listen to Saniya about the library's new ideas and make suggestions


Who:                         Saniya Thompson, Community Connections, Invercargill Library ​                                
 When:                     7.30pm on Monday, 1st February 2021

Where:                    Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill 

Saniya will talk about the Invercargill Public library, their dyslexia friendly collections , the services offered and about future plans to make The Library more accessible for people with neurodiversities. Your suggestions and ideas will be most welcome. 

All welcome.

Come to find out more and to meet others like you.
Support persons most welcome
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Adult Support Group Meeting 2nd November 2020

28/10/2020

 
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My Dyslexia Journey by Mark


When:                     7.30pm on Monday, 2nd November 2020

Where:                    Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill 

Who:                         Mark
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Mark has only realised for a year now he was dyslexic. Mark has taken a turbo-charged journey through understanding what being dyslexic means for him.  He speaks to us about his understanding, his acceptance and his advocacy for himself and dyslexia. ​

8th June 2020 Adult Dyslexic Support Meeting

29/5/2020

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Speaker     Callum McKirdy        
Speaker, author, mentor and facilitator specialising in workplace behaviour
  When:                     7.30pm on Monday, 8th June 2020

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88669087548

Meeting ID:              886 6908 7548

 
"I think a little differently to most and that allows me to see opportunities others miss. I’m a dreamer and a connector of seemingly random ideas. I’m a curious questioner interested in what’s possible and why people behave the way they do in a given situation. People fascinate me." Callum McKirdy, dyslexic and ADHD positive. 

Callum has his own business working with the Human Resources profession. He have developed this to work with organisations to harness the power of different thinking - in particular maximising the experience and performance of those with neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.

https://www.callummckirdy.com/
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All welcome.
Come to hear a speaker and to meet others like you.
Support persons most welcome
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4th May 2020 Adult Dyslexia Support Group

20/4/2020

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Topic:         Developing Resources for dyslexics during Covid19 
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 When:       7.30pm on Monday, 4th May 2020

Where:      Join Zoom Meeting

                Click on   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82204321585

               
OR enter  Meeting ID: 822 0432 1585


We are in unknown times.

There are many resources available for mental wellbeing, surviving lockdown, understanding Covid19. They are usually text heavy and there is so much information it is hard to keep track,

Chris is wanting to know your thoughts on what resources we can provide for adult dyslexics to help in this time

ZOOM Meeting: You click on the link shown above. If you would like to practice before May 4th email me support@learningdifferences.org.nz or phone 027 201 6951.  
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Adult Dyslexia Support Group 3 February 2020

28/1/2020

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Topic:          Dyslexia in the Workplace - Survey development
When:        7.30pm on Monday, 3rd February 2020
Where:       Federated Farmers, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill

Chris Cole, Learning Differences Advisor, will lead discussion on a draft "Support in the Workplace" survey.

The Southland Adult Dyslexia Support Group has received a request to help develop a Workplace Support Survey in partnership with Dyslexia Foundation of NZ.

The information from this discussion will go towards a national survey of the dyslexia sector and help inform the DFNZ national Workplace Forum to be held in May 2020.

(Carpark and entrance is at the back of the Federated Farmers building.
Go up the driveway to the right of the building.)


All welcome.
Come to hear a speaker and to meet others like you.
Support persons most welcome
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Adult Dyslexia Support 2nd December 2019

24/11/2019

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Speaker: Chris Cole, Learning Differences Specialist
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Topic:          The five stages of dyslexia self acceptance.

​When:        7.30pm on Monday, 2nd December 2019

Where:       Federated Farmers, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill

A 20-year study, released in 2002, found that dyslexics who accept their dyslexia and reframe it as a positive are most likely to succeed.

Chris looks at these five stages to discuss
  • do they make sense?
  • what stage are you at?
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Poem by Wayne Hill

24/11/2019

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For Miles
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Driving Home, my eyes salt water leaked
Thinking of words to me speaked
Of the past to now this night
We all the same on many different flights
Many journey’s of many seas
Many faces in levels of happy
Within unhappy!
Lord, help me to help them
To walk on the water
With sunshine smiles


October 2019
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Adult Dyslexic Support Group 4th November 2019

1/11/2019

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Speaker:    Karen    
  
Topic:          Tips and Strategies for Applying for Employment on and
                off line

   When:        7.30pm on Monday, 4th November 2019

Where:       Federated Farmers, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill

Karen, who is dyslexic herself, has come up with tips and strategies that have recently assisted her with applying for jobs. Completing application forms can be a challenge when you are dyslexic however there are techniques you can use to help make the process easier for you. 

She will cover the following areas

  • the cover letter
  • the job description
  • the interview

(Carpark and entrance is at the back of the Federated Farmers building.
Go up the driveway to the right of the building.)
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Adult Dyslexia Support Group Meeting                                 Monday 2 September 2019

30/8/2019

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Speaker:    Susan Gibson  
 
Financial Mentor / Education Facilitator
from Jubilee Budget Advisory Services
 


Topic:          What I need to be all that I can be... 
When:        7.30pm on Monday, 2nd September 2019

Where:       Federated Farmers, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill

Susan will provide information on;
  • Who is Jubilee?
  • What Services Jubilee provide.
  • What I need to be all that I can be….
  • What are we seeing at Jubilee
(Carpark and entrance is at the back of the Federated Farmers building.
Go up the driveway to the right of the building.)

All welcome.
Come to hear a speaker and to meet others like you.
Support persons most welcome
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Adult Dyslexia Support Group Meeting - 5th August 2019

30/7/2019

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Speaker:    Mike Peters

Topic:          Being born dyslexic can be one hell of an advantage 
When:        7.30pm on Monday 5th August 2019
Where:       Federated Farmers, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill

I am strongly dyslexic and very successful in life. I will talk about and show you the tricks that I have
used for last 35 years.

·         Getting organised and staying focused by using templates
·         Studying advanced subjects by teaching myself.
·         Problem solving visually.
·         Writing a lot when I can’t spell and don’t know what words to use.
·         Creating mad crazy stuff with daydreams.
·         Going where your gut tells you.
·         Finding patterns everywhere and doing tricky math’s when I can’t calculate.
·         Why draw in 2D when I can draw in 3D
·         Knowing what day it is by marrying someone who is not dyslexic

All welcome.
Come to hear a speaker and to meet others like you.
Support persons most welcome

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