Dyslexia in Defence
For serving personnel, veterans, civil service, and industry
Empowering dyslexic talent across Defence, before and after service.
About Dyslexia in Defence
Dyslexia in Defence is a registered Community Interest Company, created to support people with dyslexia and neurodiversity across the UK Defence community by improving understanding, sharing lived experience, and connecting people to the right support.
We are an independent, volunteer led initiative. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Ministry of Defence or any employer.
Dyslexia in Defence CIC is registered in England and Wales. Company number: 17285330.
Why It Matters
The case for dyslexia awareness across the UK Defence community.
What We Want to Achieve
Our vision for improving understanding, support, opportunity, and outcomes for people with dyslexia and neurodiversity across the Defence community.
Structure
How we are organised — founder, governance, transparency, sponsorship and CIC information.
What We Do
We connect dyslexic individuals across service, transition, and industry environments — providing peer support, curated resources, and signposting to trusted services.
• Volunteer led
• Strengths based
• Independently governed
• Built on mutual respect
Real stories from across Defence
Dyslexia affects people differently. Read lived experiences from people across the defence community and see how support, understanding and belonging can make a difference.
Lisa Hodge
Civil Servant
Lisa shares being diagnosed with dyslexia at 32, growing up undiagnosed, and helping lead the Defence Dyslexia Network.
Staff Sergeant Kirk Davis
British Army
A serving Staff Sergeant’s perspective on dyslexia, belonging, imposter syndrome, masking, and building confidence throughout an Army career.
Symon Smith
British Army Veteran
A British Army veteran reflects on growing up with dyslexia, succeeding through education and military service, and why supporting future generations matters.