Charleston Leader

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), has joined a bipartisan group of congressional colleagues to introduce a resolution recognizing October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. The initiative is led by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.).

“Dyslexia impacts individuals in West Virginia and all across our country, which is why it is so important that we recognize the substantial challenges it poses to students and adults. I’m proud to join my colleagues once again to introduce this resolution, which will help us raise awareness around the need for early screening, diagnosis, and evidence-based solutions,” said Ranking Member Capito.

Despite the prevalence of dyslexia, students are rarely tested for the condition. This lack of testing prevents them from receiving necessary services and accommodations that assist dyslexic students in learning to read. Evidence indicates that failure to identify dyslexia can lead to lifelong harm, including lower career wages, reduced graduation rates, and increased rates of incarceration.

The full text of the resolution can be found here.