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Congressional Dyslexia Caucus

Mission: Representative Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Representative Pete Stark (D-CA) formed the Congressional Dyslexia Caucus in 2012. The purpose of the caucus is to work across party lines to educate members and the public about dyslexia and identify policies that will support individuals as they overcome dyslexia and pursue educational and career opportunities. 

Co-Chairs: Bill Cassidy (LA) & Pete Stark (CA)

Members: Charles Rangel (NY), Vern Buchanan (FL), Dutch Ruppersberger (MD), Bill Johnson (OH), Henry Waxman (CA), Lois Capps (CA), Jim Gerlach (PA), Joe Courtney (CT), Pat Tiberi (OH), Tom Latham (IA), Phil Roe (TN), Bruce Braley (IA), Laura Richardson (CA), Jerry McNerney (CA), Gerry Connolly (VA), Adam Schiff (CA), John Sarbanes (MD), Mike McIntyre (NC), Michael Burgess (TX), Lamar Smith (TX), Nita Lowey (NY), Ken Calvert (CA), Hank Johnson (GA), Rush Holt (NJ), Leonard Lance (NJ), Dave Loebsack (IA), Albio Sires (NJ), Frank LoBiondo (NJ), Jon Runyan (NJ), Robert E. Andrews (NJ)

  • The caucus recently submitted comments to the American Psychological Association regarding changes to the DSM and what those changes could mean for dyslexics.  You can read the comments here.
     

  • In December 2011, the GAO released a report detailing the barriers faced by dyslexics when they take high stakes tests.