Dyslexia research is the focus of a new exhibition

‘Towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland?’ highlights the lived experiences of adults with dyslexia in Scotland.

Key findings from the recent report by Dyslexia Scotland and the University of Glasgow are on display at the Barracks Conference Centre throughout April.

The eye-opening statistics are presented alongside striking photographs of adults with dyslexia by Larbert-based photographer Dave Ferguson.

Lead for Creative and Digital at Dyslexia Scotland Katie Carmichael said: “The exhibition brings together hard-hitting facts and figures about life with dyslexia in Scotland alongside some highly arresting portraits by Dave Ferguson, whose photography makes the viewer stop and realise that these statistics represent the experiences of real people.

“We undertook this research with Dr Jeremy Law from the University of Glasgow to capture a snapshot of what it is like to be dyslexic in modern Scotland and collaborated with Dave to give a human face to the data.

“The Barracks is an ideal venue to debut the research posters. We hope that visitors to the space learn something new and feel motivated to take action be more dyslexia inclusive.”

Venue Manager Fiona Jamieson said: “We’re proud to feature this important exhibition at the Barracks. It’s a pleasure to be able to showcase the critical work that our tenants do in Stirling’s third sector hub.”

Towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland? is on display at the Barracks conference centre café space throughout April with copies of the full research report available to take away.

Visitors are encouraged to check exhibition opening times with the Barracks centre staff before travelling.