New Jersey AJR157 designates October 22nd as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and the second full week in May as "Stuttering Awareness Week.

New Jersey AJR157 establishes October 22nd as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and the second full week in May as "Stuttering Awareness Week." These observances aim to raise awareness about stuttering, promote available support and treatment services, and educate the public on the effects of stuttering. The resolution also requests the Governor to issue annual proclamations for these observances. Stuttering, a speech disorder affecting about one percent of the world's population, can impact quality of life, interpersonal relationships, and job opportunities.

New Jersey AJR157 designates October 22nd as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and the second full week in May as "Stuttering Awareness Week.

New Jersey AJR157 establishes October 22nd as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and the second full week in May as "Stuttering Awareness Week." These observances aim to raise awareness about stuttering, promote available support and treatment services, and educate the public on the effects of stuttering. The resolution also requests the Governor to issue annual proclamations for these observances. Stuttering, a speech disorder affecting about one percent of the world's population, can impact quality of life, interpersonal relationships, and job opportunities.