 A personal dyslexia story
Who: Peter Henderson When: 7.30pm on Monday, 1st March 2021 Where: Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill Peter Henderson was diagnosed with dyslexia at a very early age in the UK. This has not stopped him having a full productive life. Now at 38, he has sailed around the world, been an officer of the British Army and now, the sales manager at Claas Harvest Centre in Southland. He will be talking about the struggles and coping strategies of a dyslexic person in the modern day world and the support systems he has utilised along his way. All welcome. Come to find out more and to meet others like you. Support persons most welcome
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 Thank you to Community Trust South for the continued generous support for our local programmes and new initiatives.This funding helps us support our community and increase awareness of learning differences in Southland.
 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  Led by Chris Cole, Dyslexia Expert and Campaigner
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Registration essential. NO COST This workshop is only for adults who have struggled with learning at school or are dyslexic. It is not applicable for professional development. Brought to you by Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust and Southland Education. Register here  My Dyslexia Journey by MarkWhen: 7.30pm on Monday, 2nd November 2020 Where: Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill Who: Mark 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.  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/ All welcome. Come to hear a speaker and to meet others like you. Support persons most welcome  Topic: Developing Resources for dyslexics during Covid19
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.  Topic: Dyslexia in the Workplace - Survey development Part 2
When: 7.30pm on Monday, 2nd March 2020 Where: Federated Farmers, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill Esther Whitehead, Managing trustee from Dyslexia Foundation of NZ has asked if we would finetune the survey after receiving our responses from the last meeting. We will start with a video message from Esther to get the big picture and the "brief" is to come up with 10 questions that you believe would help you as managers and employees. We need to keep it simple and Chris will guide the discussion. The 10 questions can be send to the attendees of our forum in May 4th as the first part of getting feedback from companies about how they provide for their staff. (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. |
