Parents and Children with Dyslexia Urged to Share Positive Experiences Videos

Parents and children with dyslexia are being urged to share positive experiences as part of Dyslexia Awarenss Week running October 03-09 2016.

Individuals can upload a 30 second video clip of their positive experiences which Novacroft will combine to create a video.

The initiative is being headed by Novacroft’s founder and CEO Debra Charles, who realised perceptions and attitudes towards the condition were outdated and damaging.

She says: “I’m one of the estimated 20 per cent of dyslexic entrepreneurs in the UK, and it took me a long time to realise that the perceived barriers of dyslexia were barriers that I put in my own way, and that the strength to overcome them came from me, from valuing myself and my own ideas.

“I honestly believe that my success is because of, not despite, dyslexia. That’s why I’m passionate about celebrating and valuing differences, and why perceptions of ‘normal’ need to change. Working together, we can make a difference.”

To find out more or to submit a film before 18 September 2016, visit: www.novacroft.com/showcase