Sample Legislative Letter
Phone call:
“Hello, this is XXXX, I live in Senator/Delegate XXXX district. I am calling today because I support our dyslexia bills (include the bill number if we have it). Dyslexia is an important issue and impacts my family, this bill will help support both teachers and students with dyslexia in VA. I would like to ask for your office to support this bill by cosponsoring it. Thank you for your time and service.”
Letter/email:
Dear Senator/Delegate XXXXX
I am reaching out today because I support our dyslexia bills (include the bill number if we have it). Dyslexia is an important issue and impacts my family, this bill will help support both teachers and students with dyslexia in VA. I would like to ask for your office to support this bill by cosponsoring it. Thank you for your time and service.
Sincerely,
xxxxxxx
123 Any St
Anytown, VA 12345
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Add any personal information you'd like and consider attaching your written story to the email/letter. If you're contacting your legislator and Virginia's General Assembly is not in session, share your story, the DDVA mission and recommend
some dyslexia resources.