HOUSE MEMORIAL 2 53RD LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2018 INTRODUCED BY Sheryl Williams Stapleton 6 8 10 A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY AS "BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH".

145 WHEREAS, more than fourteen million Americans suffer speech, language and hearing impairments that can limit academic achievement, career advancement and social adjustment e t 17 for those who do not receive effective treatment;

and w l n d 18 WHEREAS, these communication disorders can be present at = = 19 a l birth or can be caused through accidental injury or illness at i a e r 20 any age;

and a t m m 21 WHEREAS, one in ten New Mexico families is affected by d r e 22 communication disorders;

and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, those affected deserve access to quality e a n b 24 treatment and every opportunity to lead full and productive u [ lives;

and .208911.1 WHEREAS, with the help of dedicated and skilled professionals, most people with speech and language problems can find treatment, learn strategies to help them cope, live more independently and achieve their potential;

and WHEREAS, speech-language pathologists and audiologists treat all types of speech, language and related disorders and work in a wide variety of health and education settings to HM 2 help improve the quality of treatment and the opportunity to Page 1 lead full and productive lives;

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