Learning disabilities (LD), sometimes referred to as “specific learning disorders,” are life-long, but adults who have LD can experience great success in all aspects of life when using their strengths together with the strategies, accommodations and technology that are most appropriate and effective for their individual needs. Read more…
Adults with Learning Disabilities
High School Equivalency Exams
What are high school equivalency exams? High school equivalency exams are tests available for people age 16 and older who did not finish high school. Many people who did not…
Adult Success Stories
Get inspired by adults who overcame their learning disabilities to find happiness and success in their lives. Dan Spencer, USFWS biologist Dan Spencer shares how struggling with his disability brought…
Transitioning from College to Work
Transitioning from college to work is a process. Students must begin this process early and be able to transfer knowledge of their learning disability (LD) into the world of employment.…
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Proven Methods for Adults with Word Reading Challenges
A well-trained teacher or tutor in an adult literacy program should be trained in at least three methods, including the multisensory approach, which has proven to be effective for adult…
Managing Social-Emotional Issues: For Adults with Learning Disabilities
Some guidelines for adults with learning disabilities: Managing (and perhaps mastering) the social-emotional aspects of living with a learning disability. It’s important to start out with the reminder that although…
Screening Adults for Learning Disabilities
What is learning disability (LD) screening? Screening is the first step in the process of gathering relevant information about an individual with a suspected learning disability. Screening does not determine…
Job Accommodation Ideas for People with Learning Disabilities
The term “reasonable accommodations” refers to changes in the workplace that enable people with disabilities to effectively perform the tasks associated with their job. Accommodations can help people with learning…
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
What is the RSA? The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees grant programs that help individuals with disabilities, including learning disabilities, to obtain employment and live more independently by providing supports…
Looking for Work in Challenging Times
While economic conditions across the United States are improving in some regions, there are still many challenges if you are presently in the job-seeking mode. This article has three components:…