2022 Dyslexia Awareness Month Proclamation

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i►o ��.o��,, w-�hp'r2i {f F� � �3_ s4 z��,..... , p; ��a �4�tllt Df �C.�XiTCgtOtYt �.�Ii��u7JQi1Si ��h.� aos�e�'" ��`ktr�cA'�p�� SELECT BOARD OFFICE PROCLriMATI4N X i ;�1 . `i K'hereas: dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that causes difficulties with reading,writing,spel' „ . pronunciation;and Whereas: dyslexia is a language-based learning disability affecting approximately one in five people,regardless of race, gender,age,or socioeconomic status;and Whereas: the Commonwealth's most precious resource is its children,and dyslexia affects one in five in the United States,or 2U%af aur populatian;and Whereas: neurolagical in origin,dysiexia affects the way the brain pracesses information,and is characterized by difficulties with reading,writing and spelling despite normal intelligence;and Wliereas: thase with dyslexia benefit greatly from specialized assistance fram highly trained teachers,multi-sensory learning programs and individualized instruction;and Whereas: early identification,alternative instruction and extra support from teachers,family and friends can cantribute to the success dyslexic students anjoy in the classroom,in life and,later an,in emplayment;and Whereas: dyslexia is distinguished from other learning disabilities by its weakness at the phonological level,and that it is neurobiolagicat in origin;and Whereas: the anset and severity of dyslexia varies in each individuai;and Whereus: because it takes individuals with dyslexia longer to process phonemic information,the disability directly affects academic growth,achievement,and self-esteem;and Whereas: dyslexia is an unexpected disability in an individual who is af average to above average intelligence;and Whereas: it is important to provide effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for individuals with dyslexia;and Whereas: Dyslexia Awareness Manth is an opportunity to acknowledge educators specializing in effective teaching strategies, �and ta celebrate the many achievements of adolescents,students,and adults with dyslexia;and Whereas: in Octaber of 2019,His Excellency;Charles D.Baker,Governar of the Comrnonwealth of Massachusetts,declared the manth of October to be,annually recagnized as Dyslexia Awareness Month. NOW, THEREFOhE, WE, THE SELECT BOARD of the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts,do hereby proclaim the month af tJctober to be,annually reeognized as Dysleacia Awa�eness Month we call this observance to the attention of all aur residents. IN T3'ITNESS WHERECIF,we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the 17th of October 2022. �� JILL 1.HAI,C JOSEP . TQ � � SUZANNE E,9 Y D LAS M.L TE MARIC D.SANllEEN