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SELECT BOARD OFFICE
PROCLAMATION
Whereas: dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that causes difficulties with reading,writing,spelling,and word
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
20%of our population;and
Whereas: neurological in origin,dyslexia affects the way the brain processes information,and is characterized by difficulties
with reading,writing and spelling despite normal intelligence;and
Whereas: those with dyslexia benefit greatly from specialized assistance from 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 contribute to the
success dyslexic students enjoy in the classroom,in life and,later on,in employment;and
Whereas: dyslexia is distinguished from other learning disabilities by its weakness at the phonological level,and that it is
neurobiological in origin;and
Whereas: the onset and severity of dyslexia varies in each individual;and
Whereas: 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 of 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 Month is an opportunity to acknowledge educators specializing in effective teaching strategies,
and to celebrate the many achievements of adolescents,students,and adults with dyslexia;and
Whereas: in October of 2019,His Excellency;Charles D.Baker,Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,declared
the month of October to be,annually recognized as Dyslexia Awareness Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE SELECT BOARD of the Town of Lexington,Massachusetts,do hereby proclaim the month of October
to be,annually recognized as
Dyslexia Awareness Month
we call this observance to the attention of all our residents.
IN WITNESS we hav set our ed the seal of Lexington to be affixed herewith on the 21 st of October 2020.
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