EVENTS
The CDA regularly organises different events, including an annual conference for teachers, teaching assistants and other educational professionals, as well as talks and workshops for parents of dyslexic children and adult dyslexics.
| Date | Title & Description |
| September 22nd 2010 |
Talk on software for dyslexics and Agm Free talk and demonstration of software available to help Dyslexics of all ages. September 22nd at 7pm at the Brookdale Hotel, Tregolls Road, Truro TR1 1JZ. The talk will be briefly preceded by the CDA AGM View PDF | Say it |
| Sept 20th to 25th |
Dyslexia Awareness Week At two venues, advice and guidance on dyslexia, screening, visual stress, assistive technology and conditions related to dyslexia, will be available. (Note that screening is for adults only, but advice for parents and grandparents will be on hand.) Also see seperate event heading for a talk on software on wednesday the 22nd of September. IF YOU CAN PUT UP THIS POSTER SOMEWHERE NEAR YOU WE'B BE VERY GRATEFUL. Opening times during awareness week Daisi Centre in Kenwyn Street, Truro: Monday 20th 10 to 8pm Tuesday 21st 10 to 5pm Wednesday 22nd 10 to 5pm Thursday 23rd 10 to 5pm At The Shire House, Bodmin: Friday 24th 10 to 4pm Saturday 25th 10 to 4pm View PDF | Say it |
| 2010 |
Reading Without Tears Workshop Reading Without Tears This workshop is aimed at parents with children who are struggling with reading and helps you to discover practical, home-friendly, ways of developing your child's interest and confidence in reading using games, amusement and everyday life. A (free) workshop FOR PARENTS AND CARERS It is being delivered by the Cornwall Dyslexia Association because of their experience in supporting children's reading needs. Some of you who attend this workshop may wish to move onto one of our Dyslexia Awareness courses, if it is appropriate. However, others will find the strategies and activities useful, even though their children do not have specific learning difficulties. For forthcoming dates see below or to request a workshop in your area contact Sally 01726 69336 View PDF | Say it |
| October 8th 2010 |
Dyslexia Conference Speaker: Neil Mackay Recognising and Identifying Dyslexics Communicating with Parents Practical Teaching and Learning Approaches - including strategies and techniques that can be incorporated into classroom routine to support dyslexic children There will also be a large exhibition of dyslexia friendly resources. View PDF | Say it |