Elizabeth Takyi
Founder and CEO of A2i Dyslexia (BA Hons, PGCE Post 16 FE)
Diagnosed with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Irlen Syndrome, Elizabeth set up charitable organisation, Aspire2inspire Dyslexia CIC, after identifying a gap in services to support adults with Dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, who want to start their own business, return to further education or improve their employability skills. Aspire2inspire Dyslexia have won numerous awards for the work they are doing for Dyslexics in Wandsworth and around the country. As well as running A2i Dyslexia, Elizabeth is a public and inspirational speaker, where she motivates others with her journey as a Dyslexic and how she hasn’t allowed her Dyslexia to hold her back. Elizabeth also holds a BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management/Sociology, PTLLS Level 4 and a PGCE in Education (Lifelong Learning). Elizabeth is also a qualified NVQ Level 3 A1 Assessor.
This talk is open to all staff and students of Imperial College London.