NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Dyslexia
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Dyslexia — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Dyslexia want to work, and the right support makes it possible. Between the NDIS and the Disability Employment Services program, there are several pathways into a job. This guide explains the options — school leaver supports, DES, and supported or open employment — for people with Dyslexia.
Work and Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects reading accuracy and fluency, spelling and written expression. It is neurological in origin, resulting from differences in how the brain processes…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Dyslexia, the options usually include:
How the NDIS funds work supports
NDIS employment supports sit in your Capacity Building budget (Finding and Keeping a Job), and some on-the-job help in Core. Key points:
Getting employment support into a plan for Dyslexia
Bring an employment goal and any assessments of your work capacity to planning. A support coordinator or a DES provider can help you map the pathway from where you are now to the job you want.