Dyslexiworld - News in the World of Dyslexia and Neurodiversity

Word 2007 Plug-in Offers Spell Checker for Dyslexic Users

February 22nd, 2009

Ghotit is a plug-in for Office Word designed to enhance the standard spell check capabilities of the application with dyslexic users in mind. Microsoft has long referred to both the Windows operating system and the Office System, its two main cash cows, as platforms, since the products can be easily extended with content designed to run on top of each product.

Direct link to website Ghotit Website here

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Word-2007-Plug-in-Offers-Spell-Checker-for-Dyslexic-Users-104961.shtml


Art helping a dyslexic artist

February 14th, 2009

Sculptor finds his art helped him come to grips with his dyslexia

Dallas Morning News, TX

“It’s up to you if the hand is going to grab the book,” says McGehearty, who has grappled all his life with dyslexia, a processing problem that makes it

Work Peers

February 11th, 2009

Many disabilities, such as depression, dyslexia and diabetes, are hidden. You may even have a disabled team member or colleague and be unaware of it. …

http://www.personneltoday.com/Events/2009/02/12/1552/disability-equality-training.html

CHESHIRE Dyslexia Association

February 11th, 2009

CHESHIRE Dyslexia Association (CDA) is giving people the chance to find out more about the service at a special open day next week. Information and drop-in …
http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/crewe-news/local-crewe-news/2009/02/11/dyslexia-open-day-in-crewe-96135-22905453/

Writer USA

February 10th, 2009


Examiner.com

Christie Craig – from dyslexic to humorous romantic suspense
Examiner.com - Feb 10, 2009
Dyslexic from childhood, she has built an amazing career as a writer, speaker and teacher. Her stories are filled with romance of course,