Representatives of Dyslexia Action Wilmslow Learning Centre marked Dyslexia Awareness Week by having an information stand at their local book shop.
They were delighted to be able to set up a stand at Waterstones as it was considered an ideal place to help people to understand about dyslexia.
Hazel Warner, Centre Principal for the Wilmslow Learning Centre commented: "Having our sign in the doorway of Waterstones and a stand inside enabled us to speak to many people about their literacy difficulties and what support was available.
"Shoppers' response to the stand was very positive, with lots of interest and discussion around dyslexia, its effects and support available."
Annette Keegan, a member of Dyslexia Action staff continued: "It was wonderful to work closely with Waterstones to promote awareness of dyslexia. People from all ages were interested: one lady told us about her 30 year old son who has only just found out that he has dyslexia. We also met lecturers working in the education sector who wanted to take leaflets to pass on to their students to help raise awareness."
The theme of Dyslexia Awareness Week this year focussed on 'making sense of dyslexia', helping others to understand what dyslexia is, how people are affected by dyslexia and how they can be supported at school, at work and in their day-to-day lives.
According to Dyslexia Action, the disability affects approximately one in ten people in the UK.
