[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 153 (Tuesday, October 20, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE ARIZONA BRANCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 2015

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Arizona Branch 
of the International Dyslexia Association and the thousands of 
Arizonans impacted by dyslexia.
  October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness and 
commit to ensuring that Americans with dyslexia have the resources they 
need to succeed in the classroom and in the workplace.
  According to the International Dyslexia Association, up to 20 percent 
of Americans experience symptoms of dyslexia. That's one in five 
Americans--making dyslexia the most common learning disability in the 
United States.
  Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability, the symptoms of 
which can have a profound effect on a person's ability to read, write, 
and perform other language-related tasks. While dyslexia is a life-long 
condition, we know that--with the proper resources--people with 
dyslexia can manage their symptoms and succeed in school and in life.
  For over three decades, the Arizona Branch of the International 
Dyslexia Association has empowered Arizona families impacted by 
dyslexia, provided resources to educators, and fostered a community 
committed to the success of Arizonans with learning disabilities. I am 
honored to recognize their courageous efforts today.
  I am also committed to working with my fellow members of the Dyslexia 
Caucus, a bipartisan group that supports education and career 
opportunities for people with dyslexia, and ensures that their voices 
are heard in Congress.
  By working together and forming strong partnerships with community 
leaders like the Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia 
Association, we can ensure Americans impacted by dyslexia have the 
resources necessary to achieve their full potential.

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