people into the workplace . People with dyslexia find it harder to find jobs and they often experience challenges once they are hired because of their learning disability .
Dyslexia can result in challenges with organization , time management , reading and writing , effective communication and comprehending complicated instructions . These challenges can be compounded if companies don ’ t have accommodations in place for people with disabilities .
But people with dyslexia often bring unique strengths to the workplace as well . Employers miss out on untapped potential when they overlook or discount their abilities in the workplace .
Misconceptions and stigma
Under the Canadian Human Rights Act , individuals are protected from discrimination based on disabilities , including learning disabilities such as dyslexia . However , misconceptions and stigma can often make it difficult for people to disclose that they have dyslexia .
While there can be positive impacts from selfdisclosure , such as receiving accommodations like text-tospeech software or dyslexiafriendly fonts at work , there can also be negative impacts .
Self-disclosure can result in workers feeling isolated and discriminated against . ( Shutterstock )
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