The Dyslexia Information Site (DiS) is a live research project currently being tested as a means of using the World Wide Web to provide just-in-time anonymous support to students with dyslexia, and specific information to the tutors who support them. Problems involved in identifying, evaluating and supporting student nurses with dyslexia are outlined and DiS is proposed as a possible solution. Issues concerning the specific problems of dyslexic students are discussed and the corresponding applied Web design is presented. The development of DiS is an example of interdisciplinary partnership.
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