What Can I Do Right Now?

  • Write down your family’s story. CLICK HERE for tips!

  • Send a letter and/or email to your local Connecticut legislators, education officials and the Governor. Find your legislators http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.asp

  • Make an appointment to meet with your local legislators.

Get Involved at a Local Level

  • Get involved in your local PTA and help plan literacy events and/or fundraisers.

  • Go to school board meetings and consider becoming a school board member.

  • Join a variety of district committees, talk to other parents at local events, and discuss dyslexia with educators. Become a resource for others!

Get Educated about Dyslexia

  • Take a parent advocacy course through a group such as SPAN to understand your child's rights or to register for CT's Partners in Policymaking HERE.

  • Read literature about dyslexia. Books, such as Overcoming Dyslexia by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, have been crucial for many parents in understanding our children’s
    needs.

  • Check out IDA website and literature.

  • Get second opinions through private testing by a university, learning center, educational consultant, speech pathologist, developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or other specialists.

  • Speak to advocates, educators in private practice, and special education attorneys.

  • Attend seminars, get on mailing lists, and network with others from support groups and LD organizations in your area.