Posted By Jim-F If a person is not given a particular job because of having Dyslexia, would this be covered by the DDA

Posted By Jonathan Breeze Jim-F, Just by taking a cursory look at the Act, I would guess it is. A copy is available on the net at: http://www.legislation.h...cts1995/1995050.htm#aofs To split your question into two points: 1) Is dyslexia a disability? - This is answered by Section 1 of the Act which defines disability as: "a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities." I would suspect the answer to that is probably yes, (though I am not qualified to give a prognosis.) Assuming that test has been passed we can then move on... 2) Has an act of discrimination occurred? Section 4(1)(c) states it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a disabled person: "by refusing to offer, or deliberately not offering, him employment." All this is subject to Section 6 of the Act, which requires the employer to make "reasonable adjustments". So my guess is yes, but really you need to get hold of the Guidance note as well as some professional advice from a DDA specialist lawyer.