A Resolution recognizing the week of May 9 through 15, 2025, as "National Stuttering Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution aims to recognize and promote awareness of stuttering in Pennsylvania. It designates the week of May 9 through 15, 2025, as "National Stuttering Awareness Week." The resolution highlights the prevalence of stuttering, its impact on individuals’ lives, and the importance of supporting those who stutter through education and resources. It also encourages training for school personnel to better assist students who stutter.
Key provisions
- Designates May 9-15, 2025, as National Stuttering Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the challenges and impact of stuttering on individuals’ communication and quality of life.
- Recognizes the prevalence of stuttering, affecting approximately 3 million Americans and 130,000 Pennsylvanians.
- Highlights the higher risk of bullying for children who stutter.
- Encourages training for school personnel to support students who stutter.
- Promotes the use of speech therapy to build confidence and improve communication.
- Addresses harmful myths surrounding the causes of stuttering.
- Emphasizes the importance of destigmatization in speech therapy.
Who is affected
- Individuals who stutter
- Families of individuals who stutter
- School personnel
- Speech-language pathologists
- The general public of Pennsylvania
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Joseph Hohenstein
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