Countdown to Dyslexia Awareness Week with upcoming Dyslexia Scotland events

Ahead of Dyslexia Awareness Week (28th September - 4th October), we’ve gathered the latest upcoming events hosted by Dyslexia Scotland.

Details for each listing, alongside additional scheduled activities, are available on the Dyslexia Scotland Events Page. 

You can also sign up for their newsletter to get future updates and event details delivered straight to your inbox. 

Order your free Blue Ribbons here to help to promote Dyslexia Awareness.

Dyslexia Scotland courses through OpenLearn Create 

Three linked courses written by the Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit and Dyslexia Scotland with the support of the Opening Educational Practices in Scotland Project. All three courses use the General Teaching Council Scotland’s focus areas identified to support professional learning. It is recommended that the courses are complete in their intended order.

1. Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice

2. Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy

3. Dyslexia: Identification and Support

Monday, 21st September, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm: Dyslexia Scotland Skye and Lochalsh drop in. 

In-person Event - Lighthouse Cafe, Station Road, Kyle, IV40 8AE

 

Thursday, 24th September, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: How to ace your exams.

Online event.

 

Saturday, 26th September, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm:  Dyslexia Scotland Fife - Parent Masterclass 

In-person Event - Toll Community Centre, East Toll Park, Burntisland KY3 9HA

 

Monday, 28th September - Sunday, 4th October 2026:  Dyslexia Awareness Week 

This year, the Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland campaign is for access to useful reasonable adjustments.

 

Tuesday, 29th September, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Are you confident in your support of your dyslexic employees? …and does it matter? 

Online Event.

 

Wednesday, 30th September, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm: Finding out your rights with Enquire

Online Event.

 

Thursday, 1st October, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Helping dyslexic young people use AI safely and independently 

Online Event.

 

Saturday, 3rd October, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm - DyslexiFest Stirling

In-person Event - The Barracks Conference Centre, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ

Join Dyslexia Scotland in Stirling as we near the end of Dyslexia Awareness Week 2026 for information stalls and talks.