A Resolution recognizing the week of May 9 through 15, 2026, as "National Stuttering Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This resolution recognizes the week of May 9-15, 2026, as National Stuttering Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. It highlights the prevalence of stuttering, the challenges faced by those who stutter, and the importance of raising awareness and providing support. The resolution aims to educate the public about stuttering and promote understanding and acceptance of individuals who stutter.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of May 9-15, 2026, as National Stuttering Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges stuttering as a speech disorder characterized by repetition and difficulty in communication.
- Recognizes the genetic and potentially neurological causes of stuttering.
- Addresses harmful myths surrounding the causes of stuttering.
- Highlights the increased risk of bullying for children who stutter.
- Encourages speech-language pathology support for individuals who stutter.
- Calls for training school personnel to work effectively with students who stutter.
- Promotes the importance of providing tools for students who stutter to express themselves.
Who is affected
- Individuals who stutter
- Families of individuals who stutter
- School personnel
- Speech-language pathologists
- The general public
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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