Adult Education & Literacy Resource Collection
Explore a collection of 838 high-quality multimedia instructional resources, informed by research, for use by adult educators. These resources have been reviewed by subject matter experts and recommended and approved by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), Division of Adult Education and Literacy. Search the collection by category, keyword, date and more.
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CAST Science Writer
2009
This tool helps students write and track lab and class reports.
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Adult Basic Education Disability Manual
2008
This is a Adult Basic Education (ABE) Fully-Accessible Online Disability Manual. This manual was designed and is supported by the PANDA Grant. This website equips ABE managers, teachers, volunteers and tutors to empower, educate and improve the lives of their students with disabilities. The guide includes knowledgeable contributions by Adult Basic Education and Disability Specialists.
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Getting Started with Assistive Technology
2007
This article gives an overview of the most common categories of assistive technology (AT) that support literacy and language development.
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Making Universal Design a Reality
2007
This article reports on a project at Renton Technical College in Washington State with a goal to provide a complete LD service system that creates a learner-friendly environment for students with learning disabilities.
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The Neurobiology of Reading and Dyslexia
2007
This article summarizes the research in the area of dyslexia (the most common type of LD) in a very user-friendly manner. It emphasizes the need for appropriate and effective accommodations for learners with dyslexia along with some concrete examples.
Readers should be aware that there are two articles available when opening this resource link. The second, and very helpful article, is provided below the first article – keep scrolling down.
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Accommodations and Compliance Series: Employees with Learning Disabilities
2006
The article gives a general explanation of learning disabilities, states what is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and lists some accommodation ideas for the workplace. It includes several examples of job situations and how the employee was provided with an accommodation to help them succeed.
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Learning Disability: Life after High School
2006
In this article, the authors provide guidelines and summarize research on the challenges faced by adults with LD when transitioning to post-secondary schooling and employment. It also highlights issues around disclosure of learning disabilities and requesting appropriate accommodations for a course of study in college or to perform essential functions on the job.
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What Is Dysgraphia?
2006
This article talks about writing disabilities also known as dysgraphia. It indicates that learners having trouble with written expression will benefit from instructional accommodations and remediation to improve their writing skills.
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Graphic Organizers with UDL
2003
This paper discusses the research evidence for the effectiveness of graphic organizers.
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Adults with Learning Disabilities: A Review of the Literature
2002
In this literature review, the authors report on the research and current knowledge regarding adults with learning disabilities. The literature review covers a number of areas including defining learning disabilities and their affects, determining if adults have LD, reviewing effective teaching and support strategies, and giving some implications for research, policy, and practice.
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Building the Bridge Between Community College and Work For Students with Learning Disabilities
2002
This article presents information to assist students with LD, counselors and employers to build the bridge between community college and work. Students must learn to articulate how their LD impacts them in a variety of situations, especially those requiring learning and performing work related tasks. Preparing for job interviews, anticipating barriers throughout the employment process, and developing ways to mitigate these barriers are essential skills that must be learned.
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Accommodating Math Students with Learning Disabilities
2000
Mathematics-based learning disabilities- or dyscalculia- are described along with common problems that learners with dyscalculia may encounter. Some teaching strategies and accommodations are summarized for instructors working with adults with such learning disabilities.
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Dysgraphia Fact Sheet
2000
This resource explains dysgraphia and how to accomodate those with the condition.
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Assessment for Adults with LD and/or ADHD
1999
Testing and diagnosis of a learning disability are important for an adult seeking accommodations in both work and school. This article answers four questions around this topic:
- Who diagnoses a learning disability?
- What is involved in the process?
- What is the cost of testing?
- What information do I need after diagnosis is complete?
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