Specific Learning Difficulties and Sport: SASLED Erasmus+ project training activities kick off
A free online training course in the framework of the Erasmus+ project “Sports activities for people with specific learning difficulties”: 12 video-lessons, guidelines and handouts addressed to educators, teachers, trainers and sports volunteers to promote social inclusion and equal opportunities of people with SLDs through sport There is now a new tool to promote social […]
Joint Statement Calling on Incoming EU Leadership to Prioritise Equality and Non-Discrimination
Brussels, 11 July 2024 Paving the Way for an Equality-Centred Policy Cycle The European Union was founded on the principles of equality and non-discrimination. Yet too many people continue to face discrimination and inequality across the Union, including intersectional and multiple forms of discrimination in all aspects of their lives.[1] In the current climate, it […]
EDA Conference programme in place
The EDA is happy to announce the full programme for the upcoming All European Dyslexia Conference in Athens, October 2024. See all the keynotes, parallell sessions and poster sessions on our programme page.
European Elections – EDA asks for an inclusive Europe
The European Dyslexia Association (EDA) reminds all candidates to the European Parliament in 2024 that millions of citizens are still excluded from school and employment in Europe as dyslexia, dyscalculia and other specific learning difficulties is often poorly taken into account. For inclusive education in Europe To achieve the European objectives for initial training and […]
Dyslexia Day October 8th
The Dyslexia awareness week is coming up starting October 2nd and with the Dyslexia Day happening on October 8th. We would love to hear from our member organisations on what you have planned in your country. Please drop us a line with a short description and with any links to your events to events@eda-admin Read […]
Dyslexia and Sport Surveys
EDA is a partner in a new Erasmus SASLED project (sports activities for people with specific learning difficulties). The project aims to research and improve the inclusion of dyslexic children and young people in sports activities. We wish to hear about individuals’ experiences with sports and how dyslexia (and other SLDs) may impact on participation in sporting […]
Neurodiversity Awareness Raising Strategy Published
The Neurodiversity at Work project partners, including EDA, are delighted to share our NEURODIVERSITY Awareness Raising Strategy. This comprehensive document and promotional materials are an important first step in developing awareness and deepening understanding of neurodiversity within SMEs and microenterprises. You can learn more and download the Awareness Raising Strategy and other materials in each […]
Neurodiversity at Work Survey
CALL TO ACTION EDA is a partner in the Erasmus Neurodiversity at Work (NEW) Project, which is working to build awareness and supports to make workplaces more inclusive. Please help us by completing a survey to share your experience on neurodiversity in the workplace. You can take our survey now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNVLJFK The survey is […]
Dyslexia@Work Event in European Parliament
EDA was delighted to co-host the final multiplier event of the Dyslexia@Work project with Alexis Georgoulis MEP in the European Parliament in Brussels on October 13. As well as the in person attendees, the event was livestreamed on Facebook to reach a wide audience. We were honoured to have messages of support from President Roberta […]
Sad Announcement
EDA is sad to report the death of our former President Michael Kalmar who passed away this August. Michael was hugely dedicated to the field of dyslexia and to the development of the EDA. He was involved with EDA for several decades, as a Board member and later as Vice President and then President. Michael […]
