HOT NEWS! Bipartisan Dyslexia Caucus formed in US Congress

UPDATE from the Northern California Branch of IDA, the home district of one of the caucus creators:  "The caucus was formalized early this year, and a letter was sent to all members of Congress inviting them to join. The caucus has no specific legislative agenda at this time, but seeks to work across party lines to educate members and the public about dyslexia and to identify policies that will support dyslexic individuals as they pursue educational and career opportunities.

Please encourage your local representative to join the Dyslexia Caucus—it’s an opportunity to let our congressmen/women know how important this issue is to millions of Americans."
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Here is some very exciting news! Two members of Congress, both of whom have children with dyslexia, have formed a caucus to help raise awareness and help make important policy changes. Here is the full text of the short article from the IDA-UMB website. Please consider adding your name to those in support of the caucus by sending a note to your Congresswoman or Congressman, as suggested at the end of the IDA article.

"Bipartisan Congressional Dyslexia Caucus Formed –

Urge Your Representative to Join Today!

Two prominent members of the U.S. Congress have formed the Congressional Dyslexia Caucus to raise 

awareness of dyslexia and help foster policy change for people with dyslexia. The caucus was formed just weeks ago by Rep. Bill Cassidy (LA-06) and Rep. Pete Stark (CA-13). As parents of children working to triumph over dyslexia, they are acutely aware of the many hurdles they must overcome to reach their full potential.

Please take a moment to urge the representatives from your area to join the caucus and support Reps. Cassidy and Stark in their efforts. 

Below is a sample email you can send to your representative once you find their email address here using the zip code finder at the top right, but feel free to share your personal connection to dyslexia in your email.  

TELL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TODAY!

1. Click Here for the US Representatives website.
2. Enter your Zip Code in the top right search box.
3. Click the envelope next to the name and photo of your representative.
4. Copy and paste the sample email below, add your personal statement and send!

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Please Join the Bipartisan Congressional Dyslexia Caucus

Dear Congressman/Congresswoman (last name):

As a member of the International Dyslexia Association, I am writing to ask that you consider joining the Congressional Dyslexia Caucus, formed to work across party lines to educate members and the public about dyslexia.  There is much work to be done in raising awareness about dyslexia and making policy changes that create opportunity for all dyslexics and remove barriers to success.  I urge you to join Rep. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Pete Stark in this effort today.

Sincerely,

(Your name/mailing address)  "

http://www.interdys.org/CongressionalDyslexiaCaucus.htm