{"product_id":"coloured-overlay-assessment-pack-work-place-edition","title":"Crossbow Coloured Overlay Assessment Pack - Work Place Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Coloured Overlay Assessment Pack – Workplace Edition?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coloured Overlay Assessment Pack – Workplace Edition is a complete assessment kit that helps employers, HR teams and occupational health staff determine whether an employee would benefit from a coloured overlay when reading. It is designed for adults in employment who may have dyslexia, visual stress (also known as Meares-Irlen syndrome), or general visual discomfort when reading printed or screen-based text. No specialist background is required to carry out the assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it helps in the workplace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual stress can make printed and on-screen text appear to shimmer, blur or move, which increases fatigue and slows reading during everyday work tasks. This pack includes two full sets of 16 coloured A5 overlays and a rate-of-reading test covering four font sizes (10pt, 12pt, 14pt and 22pt), so an assessor can identify whether a particular overlay colour improves an employee's reading comfort and speed. Identifying this early supports timely, proportionate workplace adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor employers and HR teams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 by providing a documented, evidence-based assessment process for employees experiencing reading difficulty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes employee leaflets and Access to Work information, helping HR signpost employees towards further government support where eligible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTemplate letters to employers make it straightforward to record and communicate assessment outcomes formally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhotocopiable posters, including \"Visual Stress vs Visual Comfort\" and a quick checklist, can be used to raise awareness across a team or department.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresented in a sturdy D-ring binder, so the pack remains organised for repeated use with different employees over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting employees with dyslexia and visual stress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor employees with dyslexia, visual stress is a commonly co-occurring difficulty that can compound reading fatigue during office work, screen-based tasks and training. For employees with visual stress alone, this assessment can reveal that a simple coloured overlay measurably improves reading comfort, without requiring a formal dyslexia diagnosis. The pack draws on gold-standard, peer-reviewed research into visual stress interventions, giving assessors confidence in the method's evidence base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA take-away leaflet explaining what visual stress is, plus background information on symptoms and treatment, allows employees to understand their assessment results and any recommended next steps in their own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack includes a full, easy-to-follow assessment instruction manual, so HR or occupational health staff can begin assessments without further training. It is a practical, one-off purchase that supports ongoing workplace adjustments as new needs are identified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossbow Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57630262231422,"sku":"MS015","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/Workplacefrontcover-520x520.webp?v=1782902950","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/coloured-overlay-assessment-pack-work-place-edition","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}