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This resolution urges the Governor to declare October 2018 as Dyslexia Awareness Month in New York State.
Why it matters
Raises public and official awareness about dyslexia. , a common but often misunderstood learning disability, highlighting its neurological basis and its impact on reading, writing, and academic achievement across diverse populations.
Emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention. by noting that dyslexia can be recognized as early as ages 4-6 and that effective, targeted instruction can prevent many negative consequences, which could lead to policy changes or increased support in schools.
Addresses educational equity. by tying dyslexia to broader issues of literacy and equal opportunity, pointing out that up to 20% of the population may be affected and that failing to recognize and address dyslexia can create barriers to success for many New Yorkers.
Involves advocacy organizations and government leaders. , signaling official recognition and potentially encouraging future collaboration between policymakers, educators, and advocacy groups to better support people with dyslexia.
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Declare Dyslexia Awareness Month
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Senate Resolution No. 3129 BY: Senator MARCHIONE MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2018, as Dyslexia Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the State of New York is committed to… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 3129 BY: Senator MARCHIONE MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2018, as Dyslexia Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the State of New York is committed to equal educational opportunities by identifying obstacles to educational advancement and helping to remove those obstacles; and WHEREAS, Dyslexia, often inherited, is a language-based learning disability that is neurological in origin which interferes with language processing, accurate and/or fluent word recognition, spelling and decoding abilities and reading comprehension despite average or above average intelligence; and WHEREAS, Dyslexia varies in severity ranging from mild to profound and is characterized by a combination of difficulties in reading, writing, spelling, handwriting and/or math which can create a wide gap between an individual's intellectual ability and their academic and/or personal achievement; and WHEREAS, Dyslexia is identifiable as early as 4-6 years of age and early intervention is beneficial as the negative consequences are highly preventable through effective, direct instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension; and WHEREAS, Dyslexia can affect anyone, regardless of race, gender, culture or socioeconomic status and impacts up to 20% of the population; and WHEREAS, Literacy skills for everyone is an important goal for the State of New York and dyslexia affects a high percentage of our struggling readers, and it is important that we learn to recognize and to address this learning difference so that each person in New York has the opportunity to be able to learn, read and spell proficiently and reach their full potential; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2018, as Dyslexia Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, and the "Decoding Dyslexia -- NY" Board of Directors.
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