Elizabeth Arifien & Charlotte Edmonds research project is called 'Neurodiversity in the Studio' we developed this with Rambert School and had it supported by One Dance UK.

Move Beyond Words commissioned research to support dyslexic dance and theatre practitioners to help:

●  Understand how best to support dyslexic performers, especially in the audition and job application process.

●  Develop guidelines to help choreographers, casting directors, agents and teachers to appreciate and include neurodivergent performers.

This icon, developed by The Space and Move Beyond Words, represents the steps taken to make a workshop, webinar or other performance or arts based events welcoming to people with dyslexia.

In this CPD session Elizabeth covers:

Her own personal experience as a professional dance artist, choreographer, researcher and company director who is Dyslexic and has ADHD

Practical takeaways to enhance the accessibility of your dance business

Guidance on teaching those who are Neurodivergent

Some exercises for you to explore yourself

This webinar is open to all dance teachers, not just BBO members and will be worth 1.5 hours of CPD. The link to the recording will be sent with the confirmation email.

Join Elizabeth Arifien & Charlotte Edmonds as we amplify the voices of neurodivergent people from various backgrounds, like us. As two ND creatives, we want to start a conversation about it and share our journey...from the challenges to the countless rewards.

"My problem with words is something I have never written down or spoken out about".

The writer, Stella Tillyard, talks about her "battle" with dyslexia - from her childhood to now.

She vividly describes the "gremlin that takes me by the hand, pulls my confidence away, and makes my heart beat too fast when I have - as now - to read aloud".

Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.

The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:

a grant to help pay for practical support with your work

support with managing your mental health at work

money to pay for communication support at job interviews

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is support to cover the study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability.

This can be on its own or in addition to any student finance you get.

The type of support and how much you get depends on your individual needs - not your household income.

Tinted glasses can support a smoother reading experience with coloured lenses.

The Dyslexia Shop stocks thousands of carefully selected products and teaching resources to help adults, children and infants with special educational needs/learning challenges.

Browse their online shop for a range of products including books, learning resources and Helen Arkell products.

You can also visit their shop at 24 West Street, Farnham.

The Shop proceeds support the work they do helping people with dyslexia.

Natural sounding free text-to-speech software that even allows you to convert files into mp3 to listen on the go.

Reading and writing tools to empower all people to think, learn and work to their full potential. Powering your DEI program, making it easier to attract from a wider talent pool and retain diverse talent.

The newest version of Microsoft Word has features that are designed to make the lives of Neurodivergent people easier when it come to writing and reading.

Speechify’s text-to-speech reader allows you to power through docs, articles, PDFs, email or anything you read.

The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has been the voice of dyslexic people since 1972. We are a membership organisation working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all.

The Helen Arkwell Dyslexia Charity seeks to inspire people to believe in themselves, achieve their goals and succeed on their own terms.

Microlink are the leaders in the field of Assistive Technology. They have enabled over a quarter of a million people with health conditions to succeed in education and employment.

Made By Dyslexia is a global charity, led by successful dyslexics. Their purpose is to help the world to understand, value and support dyslexia.