Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland

1 – 7 November 2023

Taking the temperature – life in Scotland for children, young people and adults with dyslexia.

Will you join us on the next stage of our journey towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland?

During Dyslexia Awareness Week this year we will be launching a special survey, the first of its kind in Scotland, to ‘take the temperature’ of what life is like for people with dyslexia in Scotland. The survey, designed in partnership with the University of Glasgow, will look at different critical areas of life such as identification, support and mental well-being. This is key part of Dyslexia Scotland’s strategic plan 2022 – 2025 towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland.

As well as a range of events, both online and face to face, we will also be distributing Ellie’s Blue Dyslexia Ribbon free to use in schools, workplaces and beyond.

Become an official supporter all year round – join Dyslexia Scotland as a member.

Take part in our research

With help from the University of Glasgow, we are undertaking Scotland’s biggest ever survey of dyslexic adults in Scotland. This important research will ‘take the temperature’ of the dyslexic community and help us to make Scotland a more dyslexia-friendly country. We need you yo get involved.

Find out more about the survey

Events – join us online and in person

Children’s author event

An evening with Chris Bradford

An evening with Hamza Yassin

In conversation with Laura Maciver

Identifcation of dyslexia in Highland Council

Lochaber

Dyslexia in the Classroom

A session for teachers

A doctor and lawyer with dyslexia

Two professionals share their dyslexia story

Order Ellie’s Blue Dyslexia Ribbon

Since 2012, people across Scotland have been showing their support for Dyslexia Awareness Week by wearing the ribbon in schools, workplaces and in the community during Dyslexia Awareness Week. Ribbons are free but we welcome donations at any time via our website. (Scroll down to the bottom of the page to donate.)