Sign the Petition to Support the Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act!

Let Governor Hochul know you support the Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act!

My bill, the Dyslexia Diagnosis Act (A.2898/S.5481) passed both houses this legislative session and now will go to the Governor for her signature. 

The bill mandates that private health insurance policies pay for neuropsychological exams for the purpose of diagnosing dyslexia. It is the first of its kind in the nation! The cost of these exams (between $6,000 - $10,000) are one of the major barriers to children getting a positive identification of the nature of their learning disability and therefore the services they need.  By making such evaluations affordable, this legislation will change the lives of thousands of children and their families across New York State.

Who's signing

Sandra Lippmann
Suzanne Clarkson
Dorothy Leech
Asia Bukszpan
Elaina Greco
Catherine Cruz
Joanne Rotunno
tania szilagyi
Jamie Serlin
Laura Campbell-Lui
Mary Stachow
Miriam Calabro
kathryn kirk
Lori Goldstein
Steven Elworth
Faith Gertner
Megan Johnson
Laura Nowatka
Sara Ruvinsky
Maja Castillo
Maria stehle
Christine Love
Carolee Shubert
Nathan Levy
Ellen Wolfson
Jonathan Schneider
Jenny Price
Kimberly Salmon
Liz Farrell
Jyoti Parekh
2,503 signatures

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  • Sandra Lippmann
    signed 2018-11-26 17:55:40 -0500
  • Suzanne Clarkson
    signed 2018-11-26 14:10:59 -0500
  • Dorothy Leech
    signed via 2018-11-23 15:19:04 -0500
    This action has been needed so much for decades. The school system can save thousands of students from frustration and shame by testing and treating dyslexia early. Ultimately the school system will save money, and overall reading scores will rise.
  • Asia Bukszpan
    signed 2018-11-21 19:50:44 -0500
  • Elaina Greco
    signed 2018-11-20 17:57:45 -0500
  • Catherine Cruz
    signed 2018-11-19 15:01:26 -0500
  • Joanne Rotunno
    signed 2018-11-19 06:49:23 -0500
    Wonderful that dyslexia is finally getting the recognition it needs.
  • tania szilagyi
    signed 2018-11-17 12:04:21 -0500
    I know first hand how devastating is for a child the lack of properly diagnosing dyslexia as soon as reading difficulties are experienced.

    Children believe they are stupid and their self esteem is for for ever damaged. Proper diagnosis and timely help could prevent life long issues.
  • Jamie Serlin
    signed 2018-11-17 11:19:34 -0500
  • Laura Campbell-Lui
    signed 2018-11-17 10:07:12 -0500
  • Mary Stachow
    signed 2018-11-17 09:38:26 -0500
    This is badly needed. My brother was dyslexic. He suffered much abuse by my father who called him lazy and punished him for his poor marks in school. Needless to say he dropped out of school at the age of 15. He was smart in many ways but the fact that he couldn’t read held him back. He had many problems with paying bills, signing contracts, etc. Because of his handicap, he was taken advantage of by so-called friends.
  • Miriam Calabro
    signed 2018-11-17 08:12:00 -0500
  • kathryn kirk
    signed 2018-11-17 04:12:06 -0500
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  • Lori Goldstein
    signed 2018-11-16 22:01:51 -0500
    I have dyslexia When I was young it was virtually unheard of I’m so happy that early interventionist proposed
  • Steven Elworth
    signed 2018-11-16 21:57:06 -0500
  • Faith Gertner
    signed 2018-11-16 20:12:04 -0500
    My nephew was diagnosed with Dyslexia in High School. Without a doubt, early detection would have made a difference in his life. Please create sceening for kindergardeners. This is simple, but SO important!
  • Megan Johnson
    signed 2018-11-16 18:50:30 -0500
  • Laura Nowatka
    signed 2018-11-16 09:34:52 -0500
  • Sara Ruvinsky
    signed 2018-11-15 09:18:14 -0500
  • Maja Castillo
    signed 2018-11-12 14:28:42 -0500
  • Maria stehle
    signed 2018-11-11 14:33:37 -0500
  • Christine Love
    signed via 2018-11-11 05:01:03 -0500
  • Carolee Shubert
    signed via 2018-11-10 13:53:25 -0500
  • Nathan Levy
    signed via 2018-11-10 13:06:33 -0500
  • Ellen Wolfson
    signed 2018-11-10 12:17:01 -0500
  • Jonathan Schneider
    signed 2018-11-10 10:12:32 -0500
  • Jenny Price
    signed 2018-11-10 09:14:51 -0500
  • Kimberly Salmon
    signed 2018-11-09 10:51:51 -0500
  • Liz Farrell
    signed 2018-11-08 21:23:06 -0500
  • Jyoti Parekh
    signed 2018-11-08 19:09:31 -0500