# National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

This resolution designates October 2023 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month" across the United States. It's essentially a formal declaration that asks the country to recognize and focus attention on learning disabilities during that month.

Learning disabilities are conditions that affect how people's brains process information, making it harder for them to read, write, do math, or organize their thoughts—even though they're just as intelligent as anyone else. Common examples include dyslexia (difficulty reading), dyscalculia (difficulty with math), and ADHD (attention and executive function challenges). About one in five Americans has a learning disability, so this affects millions of people and their families.

During this awareness month, schools, organizations, and communities are encouraged to educate the public about learning disabilities, reduce stigma, and highlight the strengths and contributions of people who have them. This might include special events, educational programs, or media campaigns that help people understand what learning disabilities actually are and how to better support those who have them. The resolution doesn't create any new programs or funding—it's mainly a symbolic gesture that brings attention to an important issue and encourages people to learn more and be more understanding.

A resolution designating October 2023 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".

Hickenlooper, John W.

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