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Join Decoding Dyslexia Maryland and Help Change Education for your Child and Others!

Make some waves!

  • JOIN DD-MD's effort to advocate for change at the state level
  • “Like” us and join the conversation on the DD-MD Facebook page
  • Write your story and email it to us -- here are some sample stories
  • Make an appointment to meet with your local legislators
  • Join the MD Branch of The International Dyslexia Association

Start  or Join DD Chapter in Your County or Region
  • The Complete "How To" Parent Guide to Starting a DD-MD Parent Support Network in Your Area
  • Decoding Dyslexia Maryland Regional and State Chapters

Get involved in Education Policy in your County:
  • Read and distribute the Dyslexia Technical Assistance Bulletin created by MSDE on Nov. 16, 2016.
  • Ask about your school district’s state mandated “Special Education Parent Advisory Group” 
  • 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
  • Become a member of your local Special Education Advisory Committee (SECAC) and ask to start a dyslexia subcommittee -- for more information please email decodingdyslexiamd@gmail.com
       
Learn About Dyslexia
  • Read literature about dyslexia. Books, such as Overcoming Dyslexia by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, have been crucial tools for many parents to understand dyslexia.
  • Check out IDA website and literature.
  • Take a parent training course in reading intervention so that you can help your
    child at home.
  • Take a parent advocacy course through a group such as Parents Place of Maryland to understand your child’s rights.
  • 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.

    Contact the Decoding Dyslexia Group in Your State
  • All state contacts are available at the Decoding Dyslexia website

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