From angry and dispondent to relaxed and happy - what a difference a bursary can make!

Vision is proud of its association with Dyslexia Action and is delighted to donate 24K in support of Dyslexia Action's Bursary Fund.

This money will go to dyslexic children from very low income families, who have an urgent need for specialist help.

As a parent of one recipient of this bursary said “He is now less angry and despondent and more relaxed and happy. These are the things that have troubled us and affected the whole family and so the relief is immense"

Another says “He has developed a sense of humour and a belief in himself that nothing is impossible".

Vision Charity has a long and significant history with Dyslexia Action (formerly the Dyslexia Institute) and has helped to forge valuable links between those working with Dyslexic, blind and visually impaired issues. These links are helping to develop joined up policies from primary school right into the work place.

What a difference this can make to the individual, the classroom, institutions, employees and employers. Through significant experience and research dyslexic children can be offered real solutions which impact on the entire family, class and the work environment. It's a matter of awareness, strategies and diverting funds to pro-activity rather than dealing with the issues that result from inactivity, which can be significant.

Who benefits from these bursaries?

In this instance 15 children from all over the country aged between 8 and 13. In addition to their dyslexia many of these children live in very disadvantaged circumstances. We will receive 6 monthly updates on their progress. We wish them every success.

Here are some excerpts from some of these children's profiles:

William has significant dyslexic difficulties and is losing confidence due to being put into groups that try to deal with his weak literacy levels and have not taken into consideration his intellectual potential. He is finding it difficult to deal with pear group ridicule.

Matthew has fits of low self esteem when everything gets too much. He has said during these times that ‘life is not worth living'. Regional Principal considers this an urgent case.

Kara is a girl of high intellectual functioning but was 2 years behind her literacy skills when originally tested. Without Dyslexia Acton's support Kara will not reach her potential.

Daniel is a very emotional boy who is becoming more frustrated especially with his inability to write like others. With Daniels high level of ability it would be probable that he would make very good progress if he were to receive multi-sensory input. Lone disabled parent on Income support.

The school has continued to say Ryan is lazy and does not try hard enough. Principal did his assessment and found him to be a very determined and conscientious boy. His working memory is very low so he will get very tired in school which is probably being misinterpreted as laziness.

Individual specialist support has been recommended for Jacob but unfortunately will not be provided by the school.

Alice's back ground is upsetting and the Regional principal recommends supporting her in the hope that she can have a chance of a better life.

We will be receiving 6 monthly updates on these and all of the 15 children who have benefited from Vision's Bursary