Help shape the future of the British Dyslexia Association

Thank you for your interest in joining the British Dyslexia Association’s Lived Experience Group. The Group’s perspectives will play a vital role in making sure our plans reflect the needs and experiences of the dyslexia community.

Please complete this short form to tell us a little about yourself and why you’d like to take part.

It should take around 5 to 10 minutes. All information you share will be treated confidentially and used only for this recruitment process.

(Deadline for applications: Midnight 27 November)

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1. Please provide your name so that we can get in touch with you. (Required.)

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2. Enter your email address (Required.)

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3. Mobile Number (Required.)

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4. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why would you like to be part of the lived experience group? (max 250 characters) (Required.)

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5. What is the key area of dyslexia you are passionate about
(max 150 characters) (Required.)

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6. What is your age? (Required.)

18–24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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7. Have you been formally diagnosed with dyslexia? (Required.)

Yes

Prefer not to say

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8. What is your gender? (Required.)

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe:

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9. Which of the following best describes your ethnic group or background? (Required.)

White (e.g., English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, or other White background)

Mixed or multiple ethnic groups (e.g., White and Black Caribbean, White and Asian, etc.)

Asian or Asian British (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese, etc.)

Black, African, Caribbean, or Black British

Prefer not to say

Other ethnic group (please specify)

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10. What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Required.)

No qualifications

GCSE or equivalent

A Levels or equivalent

Degree / Postgraduate

Apprenticeship

Prefer not to say

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11. What is your employment status? (Required.)

Unemployed

Part-time work

Full-time work

Self employed

Studying / Training

Retired

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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12. Which region of the UK do you live in? (Required.)

North East

North West

Yorkshire and the Humber

East Midlands

West Midlands

East of England

London

South East

South West

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Prefer not to say

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13. What is your total annual household income (before tax)? (Required.)

Under £15,000

£15,000–£24,999

£25,000–£34,999

£35,000–£49,999

£50,000–£74,999

£75,000–£99,999

£100,000 or more

Prefer not to say

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14. We’re asking applicants to attend three meetings - (December 2025, January, and February 2026.)
Which date in December best suits your availability? (Required.)

4 December 10am -12pm

5 December 1pm – 3pm

8 December 10am - 12pm

9 December 10am -12pm

12 December 1pm -3pm

Help shape the future of the British Dyslexia Association

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* 1. Please provide your name so that we can get in touch with you. (Required.)

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* 2. Enter your email address (Required.)

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* 3. Mobile Number (Required.)

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* 4. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why would you like to be part of the lived experience group? (max 250 characters) (Required.)

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* 5. What is the key area of dyslexia you are passionate about (max 150 characters) (Required.)

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* 6. What is your age? (Required.)

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* 7. Have you been formally diagnosed with dyslexia? (Required.)

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* 8. What is your gender? (Required.)

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* 9. Which of the following best describes your ethnic group or background? (Required.)

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* 10. What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Required.)

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* 11. What is your employment status? (Required.)

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* 12. Which region of the UK do you live in? (Required.)

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* 13. What is your total annual household income (before tax)? (Required.)

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* 14. We’re asking applicants to attend three meetings - (December 2025, January, and February 2026.) Which date in December best suits your availability? (Required.)

1. Please provide your name so that we can get in touch with you. (Required.)

2. Enter your email address (Required.)

3. Mobile Number (Required.)

4. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why would you like to be part of the lived experience group? (max 250 characters) (Required.)

5. What is the key area of dyslexia you are passionate about
(max 150 characters) (Required.)

6. What is your age? (Required.)

7. Have you been formally diagnosed with dyslexia? (Required.)

8. What is your gender? (Required.)

9. Which of the following best describes your ethnic group or background? (Required.)

10. What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Required.)

11. What is your employment status? (Required.)

12. Which region of the UK do you live in? (Required.)

13. What is your total annual household income (before tax)? (Required.)

14. We’re asking applicants to attend three meetings - (December 2025, January, and February 2026.)
Which date in December best suits your availability? (Required.)