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About Hertfordshire
Dyslexia Association
Hertfordshire Dyslexia Association (HDA) is a voluntary organisation and registered charity. Its aim is to support parents and carers of children with dyslexia living in Hertfordshire. We are part of the British Dyslexia Association whose vision is to develop a dyslexia-friendly society that enables all dyslexic people to reach their potential.
Successful Dyslexics
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“I fell in love with drama at school, where i struggled with other lessons because of my dyslexia.”
Orlando Bloom
Actor
“I had to train myself to focus my attention. I became very visual and learned how to create mental images in order to comprehend what I read..”
Tom Cruise
Actor
"It was with great regret that I didn’t do better at school. People just thought I was thick. It was a struggle. I never really understood dyslexia and who could bring out my strengths."
Jamie Oliver
Celebrity Chef
"Being dyslexic can actually help in the outside world. I see some things clearer than other people do because I have to simplify things to help me and that helps others."
Richard Branson
Business magnate