Bransholme Fire Station to host dyslexia awareness event

Dyslexia Sparks and Humberside Fire and Rescue will hold a dyslexia awareness event at Bransholme Fire Station in Hull where firefighter Sam Heslop will share his experience; the session runs 09:30–11:30 GMT on Saturday.

An awareness event on dyslexia will take place at Bransholme Fire Station in Hull on Saturday. The charity Dyslexia Sparks has partnered with Humberside Fire and Rescue to host the session. Firefighter Sam Heslop, who has dyslexia, will speak about his experience and said he felt well supported by his employer. Jane Craig, founding director of Dyslexia Sparks, said recognising the strengths of dyslexic thinkers can help build inclusive workplaces. Key details: - Location: Bransholme Fire Station, Hull. - Organisers: Dyslexia Sparks and Humberside Fire and Rescue. - Speaker: Firefighter Sam Heslop will share his experience of dyslexia. - Time: The event is scheduled for Saturday from 09:30 to 11:30 GMT. - Organisers highlighted strengths such as creativity and problem-solving as part of the discussion. Summary: The event aims to raise awareness of dyslexia and to showcase the perspectives of dyslexic workers. Organisers say the session will emphasise the unique strengths dyslexic thinkers can bring to the workplace. The next step is the scheduled event on Saturday morning from 09:30 to 11:30 GMT.