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.