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

Rachel Ford
Mary Ricciardi
Dawn Coraggio
Denise Vecchione
Erika Regalado
Erika Donovan Estades
Christine Santiago
John Allspaw
Vanesa Cardarelli
Jack Michaelian
Nicole Collins
Devi Gupta
Janet Ardezzone
Natalie Bausone
Rebecca Calvani
Jennifer Logan
Sheilagh Daly
Erin Hugger
David Warren
Dori Fern
Kristine Baxter Rein
Barbara Hegarty
Jenn Choi
Marilyn Sanchez
Rochelle Rubin
Peter Halleck
Milana Peacock
Giacomo Cresti
Julia Moss
2,490 signatures

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  • Rachel Ford
    signed 2018-10-04 11:29:43 -0400
    This is long overdue. Every child should be screened.
  • Mary Ricciardi
    signed 2018-10-04 10:13:35 -0400
    MARY RICCIARDI
  • Dawn Coraggio
    signed via 2018-10-04 09:46:36 -0400
    My nephews went undiagnosed for years. Their struggles caused a great deal of stress for the entire family and made my nephews feel defeated. Not good for their confidence. Early diagnosis will open a whole new world for those with dyslexia and give them opportunities that they may not ever get if not diagnosed and treated early. People with Dyslexia are smart! They just need the tools.
  • Denise Vecchione
    signed via 2018-10-04 09:07:54 -0400
  • Erika Regalado
    signed 2018-10-04 08:09:30 -0400
  • Erika Donovan Estades
    signed 2018-10-04 07:46:27 -0400
  • Christine Santiago
    signed 2018-10-04 06:36:30 -0400
  • John Allspaw
    signed 2018-10-04 06:22:10 -0400
  • Vanesa Cardarelli
    signed 2018-10-04 06:18:58 -0400
  • Jack Michaelian
    signed 2018-10-04 06:04:49 -0400
  • Nicole Collins
    signed 2018-10-04 05:14:23 -0400
    Please! We need more teachers to be certified in Orton and we need more schools to teach in a way dyslexics learn!!! We are struggling and paying too much out of our pockets.
  • Devi Gupta
    signed 2018-10-03 23:33:33 -0400
  • Janet Ardezzone
    signed 2018-10-03 23:25:59 -0400
    Janet Ardezzone
  • Natalie Bausone
    @nataliebausone tweeted link to this page. 2018-10-03 22:45:38 -0400
  • Natalie Bausone
    signed 2018-10-03 22:44:59 -0400
  • Rebecca Calvani
    signed 2018-10-03 21:33:09 -0400
  • Jennifer Logan
    signed 2018-10-03 19:59:25 -0400
  • Sheilagh Daly
    signed 2018-10-03 17:42:22 -0400
    Very impressed with Mr. Carroll and his dedication and concern for ALL of ny’s students.
  • Erin Hugger
    signed 2018-10-03 16:43:46 -0400
  • David Warren
    signed 2018-10-03 16:09:22 -0400
  • Dori Fern
    signed 2018-10-03 15:27:45 -0400
  • Kristine Baxter Rein
    signed 2018-10-03 15:01:35 -0400
    I am behind you 100%

    Former Head of The Churchill School and Center

    Founding Expert for Understood.org
  • Barbara Hegarty
    signed 2018-10-03 14:33:47 -0400
  • Jenn Choi
    signed 2018-10-03 14:16:28 -0400
    Parents of gifted children who have disabilities such as dyslexia would like to work with you. Please check out: https://www.jennchoi.solutions/2e-nyc-survey/
  • Marilyn Sanchez
    signed 2018-10-03 14:12:00 -0400
  • Rochelle Rubin
    signed 2018-10-03 14:10:49 -0400
  • Peter Halleck
    signed 2018-10-03 13:54:16 -0400
    Peter Halleck
  • Milana Peacock
    signed 2018-10-03 13:21:19 -0400
  • Giacomo Cresti
    signed 2018-10-03 13:17:57 -0400
  • Julia Moss
    signed 2018-10-03 13:04:13 -0400