The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology today held a hearing to examine the latest scientific research on dyslexia, the most common reading disability affecting one out of every five people. The hearing reviewed promising future research directions and treatments for people with dyslexia to overcome challenges they face, and explored educational opportunities for students with dyslexia in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

For information about today’s hearing, including witness testimony and the archived webcast, visit the Science, Space, and Technology Committee website.
http://science.house.gov/press-release/smith-dyslexia-we-can-turn-disability-possibility

To watch the hearing go to: http://science.house.gov/hearing/full-committee-hearing-science-dyslexia