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British Dyslexia Association - Wirral

Address: St James Centre, 344 Laird Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 7AL
Telephone: (Wirral BDT Helpline) 0151 653 4040 or (The Centre) 0151 670 9974 or (The National Helpline) 0845 251 9002 Email: Send message Website: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Overview

The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is a national charity with a vision to create a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential.

The Wirral Dyslexia Association run a local Helpline and drop-in sessions from the St James Centre and also offer appointment led screening tests.

Services Provided

The Wirral Dyslexia Association run a local Helpline (0151 653 4040) and drop-in sessions (at St James Centre, Monday to Friday 10am - 12 Noon). Please call to confirm times for drop-in.

The Wirral Dyslexia Association also offer appointment led screening tests. Please contact the number provided for more information.

On a national level, the BDA run a number of events, workshops, training and conferences, as well as a number of fun events including the Spellbound Ball and a day for members.

Training is designed for:

Schools and Teachers - teaching techniques and more
Employer and Employees - a fully funded employee training course, aimed at assisting employees with dyslexia across core skill areas in the workplace
Individuals

Funding and Grants

Support for BDA is procured from donations, fundraising events and revenues through delivery of advice and training.

Additional Information

Other Dyslexia Associations in Merseyside are:

Southport & District Dyslexia Association
St Helens Dyslexia Association (SHADDA)

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