I had an interview today for a band 3 support service assistant role with lived experience with drug and alcohol. I prepared so hard for the interview researching everything possible making little points/ notes on my notepad, only small bullet points on information to reflect back on. Im dyslexic so thinking under pressure in an environment like that can really throw me off,having notes can help my brain remember what it is I'm trying to say as I can struggle to find the words, I did state I was dyslexic on my application.
I went into the interview and politely asked if it was okay if I could have my notes with me( they were on one small page) she pulled a disgusted look and said " no one else brought notes in so we don't think it's fair you do, so we will have to say no" while having this disgusted look on her face. I was completely taken back and completely shut off as a result, answered the question the best I could but I left feeling so crap, her tone and body language put me completely off. I was in tears in my car I feel so stupid, i definitely left a bad impression!
Am I wrong to think they shouldn't have said no ? Or is it standard to not take notes into an interview? I've always been told it sets a good example?