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

• 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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