JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL DYSLEXIA AWARENESS DAY AT THE NEW YORK
STATE CAPITOL!
MEET NEW YORKERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE WHO CARE ABOUT DYSLEXIA! HEAR
FROM EXPERT SPEAKERS AND A PANEL OF CONSUMERS. CONNECT WITH
ORGANIZATIONS WHO CAN PROVIDE HELP AND RESOURCES. VISIT WITH
LEGISLATORS AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DYSLEXIA.
ATTENDEES CAN ALSO OBSERVE LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND THE ADOPTION OF
DYSLEXIA DAY LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY AND THE SENATE!
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKHoKgmheSc&feature=youtu.be]
FEATURING THE STUDENTS AT THE MARY MCDOWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL AND THEIR
COMMENTARY ABOUT DYSLEXIA.
AGENDA:
9AM-9:30AM GREETINGS & REFRESHMENTS
9:30AM-10AM WELCOME REMARKS & OPENING VIDEO
_*Assembly Member Simon, Senator Golden, and others
_
10AM-11AM EXPERT PRESENTATIONS
_ *Amy
Margolis, PhD,_ Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology, Columbia
University
Medical Center, Director of Neuropsychology, Brooklyn Learning
Center
_
*Carolyn Strom, PhD, _Professor of Education at New York University
11AM-11:30AM PANEL OF PEOPLE WITH DYSLEXIA
_*__Senator David Carlucci_
_
Assembly Member Robert C. Carroll ___
_ James
Green, Kildonan High School Student___
_ Skye
Lucas, Winward Alum, __UPenn __Class of 2021___
11:30AM-12PM LEGISLATIVE TIPS AND PSA
12PM-3PM VISITS WITH LEGISLATORS
Tours of the Capitol will be offered at various times throughout the
afternoon. Please let us know if you are interested in a tour.
FAQS:
Can I host an informational table?
Please contact us if you are interested in hosting a table with
information on your organization or other resources for people with
Dyslexia.
WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
To RSVP, call Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon’s district office at
718-246-4889.
For any other questions, please call Assemblymember Simon’s ALBANY
office at 518-455-5426 or email: simonj@nyassembly.gov
HOW CAN I FIND MY LEGISLATORS?
Find your Assembly member here
[http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/search/]. Find your Senator here
[https://www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator].
Please let us know who your legislators are and we will help you make
appointments.
DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT?
No, your ticket will simply be used to indicate your willingness to
meet with legislators and help the organizers know the number of
participants attending the event.
WILL FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS BE PROVIDED?
Coffee and juice will be available in the morning.
Lunch will not be provided but attendees can bring their own lunch or
purchase lunch from the cafeteria. We recommended that you get your
lunch ahead of time because the cafeteria is located outside of the
security area and the lines are generally long during the lunch hour.
Learn more about DYSLEXIA LEGISLATION A.01480
[http://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A01480&term=2017]/S.02534
[http://nyassembly.gov/leg/?term=2017&bn=S02534]
#SAYDYSLEXIANY #TEACHDYSLEXIANY
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