Workplace Dyslexia Adjustments

Summary

Under the Equality Act 2010, employers in Scotland must make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities, including dyslexia. If you have disclosed your dyslexia diagnosis, you can request adjustments such as assistive technology, flexible work hours, additional training, and proofreading assistance. To formally request these adjustments, write a letter or email specifying your needs, attach medical evidence, and request a meeting to discuss your situation.

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no as i've only just disclosed my dyslexiz
It sounds like you might have a strong case for requesting reasonable adjustments from your employer under the Equality Act *.
Here are some key points:
- Employers must make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities.
- Dyslexia qualifies as a disability.
- Adjustments could include additional training, modified work hours, or assistive technology.
Have you formally requested any specific adjustments from your employer yet?
no, what should i request
You might consider requesting the following reasonable adjustments:
- Assistive Technology: Tools like spell-check software or text-to-speech programs.
- Flexible Work Hours: Adjustments to your start or finish times.
- Additional Training: Extra time or support for learning tasks.
- Proofreading Assistance: Having a colleague review your work for errors.
Would you like information on how to formally request these adjustments?
yes
To formally request reasonable adjustments from your employer, you can follow these steps:
- Write a Letter or Email: Clearly state your dyslexia diagnosis and describe the difficulties you're facing at work.
- Specify Adjustments: List the adjustments you need (e.g., assistive technology, flexible hours, additional training).
- Medical Evidence: Attach any relevant medical documentation supporting your diagnosis.
- Request a Meeting: Ask to discuss your request in person.
Would you like a sample template for such a letter?
what kind of adjustments could i ask for around accuracy
Given your situation, here are some adjustments you could request to help with accuracy:
- Proofreading Assistance: Have a colleague review your work for errors.
- Assistive Technology: Tools like spell-check software or grammar-check programs.
- Additional Time: Extra time for tasks requiring high accuracy.
- Structured Work Environment: Clear instructions and consistent routines.
Would you need any more specific information on implementing these adjustments?