Dyslexia Awareness
Michael Van de Elzen and ServiceIQ – Raising Awareness for Dyslexia in the Workplace
Michael Van de Elzen, renowned chef and TV personality, shares his personal journey with dyslexia. In this video, Michael opens up about his own journey with dyslexia, showing how creativity, resilience, and fresh thinking can be powerful strengths in any career. By speaking openly about his experiences, Michael helps us shine a light on an often-overlooked topic: the impact of dyslexia in education, training, and the workplace.
Dyslexia affects up to 10% of the population, yet it often goes undiagnosed or misunderstood. Without proper awareness, many individuals struggle in silence, facing challenges with reading, writing, or confidence that can limit their opportunities to succeed.
Awareness is the first step in breaking down stigma, promoting early identification, and ensuring people with dyslexia receive the right support. In a workplace or learning environment, that means creating a culture where everyone can thrive – no matter how they process information.
At ServiceIQ, we’re proud to support neurodiverse learners and celebrate the unique talents they bring to Hospitality, Retail, Tourism, Travel, Museums, and Aviation across Aotearoa.
This is how ServiceIQ is supporting change and what we provide:
- Free literacy and numeracy support
- Dyslexia screening and guidance
- Access to confidential, professional counselling
- Individual Needs Analysis
These services are designed to remove barriers to learning and success to ensure every trainee, apprentice, and employee feels seen, supported, and valued. Check out this short questionnaire to help you figure out if you might show signs of Dyslexia here:
To find out what our ServiceIQ Equity Team offers, check out our brochure here:
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