GDSG And GFSB To Host Dyslexia In The Workplace Seminar
The Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group (GDSG) in association with the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) will be hosting the 'Diversity & Inclusion, the positive impact of dyslexia in the workplace' seminar on Tuesday 24th September 2019.
The seminar is aimed at local business community but everyone is welcome.
The seminar will explore how having people with dyslexia in your organisation can be a positive benefit to your business.
The seminar will be held at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre from 9am. The event will be finished by midday.
Entrance is free, but registration in advance is required by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Closing date for registration is Tuesday 17th September 2019.
When registering, please advise if you have any accessibility requirements, such as physical impairments or dietary requirements.
The speakers will be:
- Kate Griggs, Founder and CEO of 'Made By Dyslexia'
- Benjamin Cooke, Senior Strategy Consultant at EY London, UK
- Edward Davis, His Excellency The Governor of Gibraltar
- Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group Patron
Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses Chairperson, Julian Byrne, said: "The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) is extremely happy to partner with the Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group (GDSG) in hosting the Diversity & Inclusion Seminar- the positive impact of dyslexia in the workplace. Recently we have partnered with the Nautilus Project to encourage businesses to be more environmentally friendly, with GibSams to help highlight the importance of taking care of your employees' physical and mental health, and are very excited to now support the GDSG. Most things that benefit our employees end up benefiting our business. Please join us at this important seminar on Tuesday 24th Sept 2019. To register please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.."
His Excellency The Governor of Gibraltar said: "GDSG’s ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ Seminar could not be more timely as global businesses grapple with the challenge of accommodating the increasing digitally-driven automation of the workplace. Astute and innovative businesses will, therefore, be working out ways to harness the innate ability of Dyslexics to excel in such an environment. The Seminar will open minds to the business benefit and staff well-being that can be achieved by harassing this decisive yet misunderstood ability. A timely opportunity, indeed, for Gibraltar’s business community – be sure not to miss it."
Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group Chairperson, Stuart Byrne, said: "The Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group (GDSG) would like to thank the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) for partnering on this important seminar. The positive impact of dyslexia in our society and businesses is clear for all to see when you mention some of the famous dyslexic people. But how much do businesses know about dyslexia? And what are they doing to make their business inclusive and celebrate the strengths and weakness of diversity? At this seminar, we hope to start to address some of these areas and help dyslexic people flourish. We are happy to have Made By Dyslexia, EY and His Excellency the Governor speaking at the seminar and would like to thank them for their participation and support. A big thank you also goes out to our sponsors Kusuma Trust, Gibunco, BrightMed and Hyperion, to whom without their sponsorship this seminar would not have been possible. To register for this seminar please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.."
Nathan Payas, Senior Manager, EY Gibraltar, said: “I look forward to this opportunity to learn and explore how the qualities of dyslexia match closely to the pressing skill requirements of the changing world and how these abilities can be nurtured. I trust that this session will help us all see the value of proactively educating, recruiting, developing and retaining those with dyslexia. It promises to be an eye-opener!”
Women In Business Gibraltar Chairperson, Janet Brear, said:“WIB Gibraltar fully endorses the Diversity & Inclusion Seminar on Dyslexia, as equality in the workplace is one of the main core values of the network. We look forward to the event in September and encourage our members to give it their full support and attend”.
Hyperion and BrightMed spokesperson, Yan Delgado, said: "Hyperion and BrightMed are pursuing a mission of bridging souls and lands. Dyslexia when it is managed and supported by people as committed as the GDSG, can become an opportunity for what we can call brilliant individuals. This is why we are extremely happy and excited to support and sponsor the GDSG's Diversity & Inclusion Seminar on Tuesday 24th September. Register now at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it."
