 Decoding Dyslexia Kicks Off Three Days of Dyslexia Events in Washington, DC
Dyslexia Advocates Convene on Mall to Celebrate Dyslexia Progress Nationwide Washington, D.C. -- On Monday, July 11, from 3pm-5pm, dyslexia advocates from across the USA will convene at the United States Capitol in DC for the inaugural #sayDyslexia Awareness Rally. The Rally kicks off 3 days of dyslexia events and celebrations that include a Dyslexia Youth Advocacy Camp, a book signing by Ameer Baraka, a Senate Luncheon on Breaking the School to Prison Pipeline, a Dyslexia Congressional Reception and a symposium in the House of Representatives that focuses on "What You Need to Know About Dyslexia." DOWNLOADABLE ITINERARY -- see below for registration links. The #sayDyslexia Week of Advocacy furthers local and national progress spurred by the national Decoding Dyslexia grassroots organization present in all 50 states. Decoding Dyslexia members include parents, teachers, advocates and organizations whose combined efforts have led to legislative, regulatory and policy progress. In addition to local advocacy victories resulting in more than 30+ state laws, the #sayDyslexiaRally and subsequent events will continue to bring awareness and celebrate the momentum in Congress. This momentum will help dyslexia advocates continue efforts to bring equity and fairness to students with dyslexia who attend public schools. Congressional action on dyslexia includes:
Who Will Attend: Students, Teachers, Advocates, Dyslexia Specialists, anyone touched by Dyslexia When: Monday-Wednesday, July 11-13 ITINERARY July 11 - 13, Washington, D.C. MONDAY, JULY 11TH 3:00PM to 5:00PM: #sayDyslexiaRally -- REGISTER HERE Where: United States Capitol - East Capitol Street Northeast Corner of Third Street and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004; Contact: saydyslexiarally@gmail.com 1.Facebook Event Page 2.Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saydyslexia-rally-2016-tickets-25860629840 3.Facebook Page 4.Order a Tee-Shirt: http://www.cafepress.com/saydyslexiarally 6:00-8:30PM: "Being You" Join Understood and fellow Dyslexia Hill Day attendees for a movie night screening Being You, a brand new film from career exploration organization Roadtrip Nation featuring three young adults with learning and attention issues. REGISTER HERE Landmark Theatres E Street Cinema - 555 11th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004 TUESDAY, JULY 12TH 9:00-11:30 Decoding Dyslexia National Conference REGISTER HERE Open to Decoding Dyslexia members only Location: SD 106 Senate Dirksen Office Building 100 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, D.C 8:30-10:45 YOUTH ADVOCACY CAMP Location: SVC 212-10 (Capitol Visitor Center, CVC), Sponsor: Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-MD Goal: getting youth ready to speak to congressional reps and staff and deliver a short powerful message. Contact: Jaclynddmd@gmail.com for registration information 11:00-11:30AM: Ameer Baraka Book Signing SD106 Senate Dirksen Office Building 100 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, D.C. Meet Actor/Model/Author and Dyslexia Advocate Outside of Hearing Room Directly Prior to Senate Lunch. Incarcerated at age 14 Ameer Baraka is now an Actor-Writer who mentors troubled youth and raises awareness for Dyslexia. He uses his memoir The Life I Chose The Streets Lied To Me to encourage incarcerated youth as well as adults to avoid the perils and pitfall of life. (pre order books now, no direct sales at event) 11:30AM–1:00PM -- Decoding Dyslexia hosts: BREAKING THE PRISON PIPELINE, SENATE LUNCHEON REGISTER HERE Location: SD 106, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Sponsor: Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA 100 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, D.C
REGISTER HERE B339 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., Sponsor: Congressman Schweikert, R-AZ Thank you to our sponsors: Major Sponsor: Decoding Dyslexia Georgia; Additional support provided by: Decoding Dyslexia California, The Dyslexia Training Institute and Learning Ally WEDNESDAY, JULY 13TH 8:30AM–10:00AM -- Congressional Breakfast, National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) - REGISTER HERE Room 203-02, Capitol Visitors Center (Registration is required to enter the Visitor Center)
10:30AM–6:00PM -- WHAT WORKS, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - DECODING DYSLEXIA OPEN HOUSE 2318 Rayburn House Office Building (RHOB), House Science Space and Technology Committee Room, Sponsor: Congressman Lamar Smith, R-TX 10:30 - 11:30AM Youth Voices on Dyslexia -- REGISTER HERE 2318 RHOB While not all dyslexic youth rocket to fame or crash and burn, the youth voices panel will address the common factors in both scenarios and what can be done to ensure student success.
11:45-12:30 When Things Go Wrong - The Importance of Federal Guidance and Policy that Addresses Dyslexia. - Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley, The Dyslexia Training Institute of San Diego, Actor Ameer Baraka and Decoding Dyslexia Youth Panelists 12:30-1:00 Open Discussion Session - Share Your Story! 1:00-1:30 Model for Dyslexia in a Low SES Public School District - Dr. Ruthenia Jackson, Principal, Carson School, Cincinnati Public Schools 1:30-2:15 NCLD Policy Talk On Higher Education Followed by Q and A - Kim Hymes, Associate Director of Policy, National Center for Learning Disabilities 3:30PM–4:30PM -- HOW TO EFFECTIVELY WORK WITH YOUR LOCAL MEDIA Ed Week Reporter - Christina Samuels 2318 Rayburn House Office Building, House Science Space and Technology Committee 6:00-8:00: OPTIONAL: Evening AAPD ADA celebration RSVP HERE Celebrate the passage of the ADA with other disability groups. Follow these events using the hashtags: #SayDyslexiaRally #SayDyslexia #JustShowU #sayDyslexia #saydyslexiacelebration #saydyslexiahilldays #decodingdyslexia RESOURCES Decoding Dyslexia Decoding Dyslexia Talking Points 2016 |
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