Adult Education & Literacy Resource Collection
Explore a collection of 871 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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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.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers
Adult Educators
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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...
Professional Developers
Adult Educators
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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.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators
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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.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Adult Learners
Partners and Supporters
Professional Developers
