[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AND ADVANCEMENTS FOR DYSLEXIA ACT

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                               speech of

                         HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 26, 2015

  Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to join my colleagues in support of 
H.R. 3033, the Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia--or 
READ--Act.
  The READ Act directs the NSF to devote funding to support dyslexia 
research, and to look at that research with an eye to its practical 
application. This will include early identification and intervention 
for children with dyslexia, guidance and professional development for 
teachers on working with students with dyslexia, and the development of 
educational tools and curricula which aid those with dyslexia.
  Mr. Speaker, dyslexia is the most common learning disability in 
America, with an estimated 1 in 6 individuals potentially suffering 
from some form of dyslexia. Unfortunately, many people go undiagnosed, 
or are diagnosed but do not have access to the resources or alternative 
learning methods that could help them. I remember how much effort it 
took just to get the school system to recognize that my son should get 
tested for dyslexia, not to mention getting him the interventions and 
tools that he needed in order to be a successful student.
  We need to encourage the scientific research around dyslexia, 
especially as it relates to early identification and early 
intervention.
  I encourage all of my fellow Members of Congress to support this 
bill.

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