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Information, Advice and Support Services

Parent carers can access free and impartial support through their local Information, Advice and Support (IAS) service. To find out where you local IAS is located using the link below.

www.councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/find-your-local-ias-service 

 

British Dyslexia Association 

The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. We aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society, that enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential.

http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ 

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