Advocating for Dyslexia with Senator Bill Cassidy

In this episode of the Dyslexia Resource Center podcast, Dr Laura Cassidy interviews Senator Bill Cassidy to discuss the importance of advocating for dyslexia and the legislative efforts surrounding dyslexia in the U.S. Senator Cassidy highlights the bipartisan support for the Dyslexia Awareness Resolution and the significance of the definition of dyslexia included in federal law. The conversation also covers the introduction of the 21st Century Dyslexia Act, advocacy strategies for supporting dyslexia legislation, and the impact of personal stories in driving change. Senator Cassidy emphasizes the need for specificity in dyslexia definitions and the importance of state-level initiatives in addressing dyslexia education.

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👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS VIDEO YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️
· Dyslexia Awareness Month is crucial for raising awareness.
· Resolutions in Congress help bring attention to dyslexia.
· The definition of dyslexia is vital for effective legislation.
· Bipartisan support is essential for dyslexia-related bills.
· Advocacy at both state and federal levels is important.
· Personal stories can significantly impact legislative change.
· The 21st Century Dyslexia Act aims to improve education for dyslexic students.
· Specific definitions lead to better screening and intervention.
· Engaging with legislators can influence policy decisions.
· Change requires commitment and advocacy from individuals.

💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND
→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://shorturl.at/ovyAN
→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz: https://www.coursera.org/learn/dyslexia
→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright: https://shorturl.at/bCIP6
→ The Louisiana Key Academy: https://www.lkaschools.com/
→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/

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Voices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.

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