HR1067 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, 200,000 Illinois students learn differently because of a print disability and cannot fully comprehend the printed words on a page; and

WHEREAS, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic provides accessible educational material for students with print disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Scientific research published by Johns Hopkins University found that students with learning disabilities who used Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic performed better on tests measuring content acquisition, demonstrating a 38 percent increase in content acquisition; and

WHEREAS, Rutgers University found that students who used Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic improved their reading rate and reading accuracy; and

WHEREAS, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic helps to unlock the mind and the dreams of individuals living with print disabilities and helps them become more educated, independent, and productive citizens; and

WHEREAS, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic provides lesson plans, training, and technical support to educators; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois State Board of Education has expressed enthusiastic support for Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic and has undertaken a partnership that supports better services and outcomes for students in the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare the week of April 16-30, 2010 as Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Week in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic as a symbol of our support.