Learning disability charity founder made MBE
The founder and president of an Oxford charity that advocates for adults with learning disabilities has officially become an ...
New program at Annapolis restaurant teaches adults with intellectual disabilities cooking skills
Sixteen adults with intellectual disabilities spent a day in early November learning to cook lasagna at Maggiano’s Little ...
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Taking on someone with a learning disability can really work
Employers in our research struggled to define a learning disability, and those who could often held prejudiced views about the type of work people with learning disabilities can do. Some employers ...
Recent graduates with intellectual disabilities find employment at South Carolina hotel
The Shepherd Hotel partners with a program at nearby Clemson University that helps students with intellectual disabilities ...
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Lack of Employer Awareness Hinders Employment Opportunities for People with Learning Disabilities, Study Shows
Employers’ lack of understanding is limiting employment opportunities for jobseekers with learning disabilities, a new study has found.Five key themes which are holding employers back from hiring peop ...
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English Learners With Disabilities: The Rules Schools Have to Follow
Schools can't force English learners with disabilities to choose between special ed. and language instruction—and other tips from OCR.
Merseyside set for hundreds of new homes for people with learning disabilities and autism
It's hoped the planned homes will help people with learning disabilities and/or autism live independently ...
Orlando 'RAISE' program teaches life skills to young people with disabilities
The "RAISE" program, funded by Shalom Orlando, pairs each student with a coach who guides and encourages them to step out of their comfort zones and acquire new life skills.
Adult literacy policy: where are the voices of those with disabilities?
An investigation by a Waikato University student has revealed no one with a learning disability has ever been asked about, or ...
Mothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability
When talking about a child’s diagnosis of dyslexia, mothers rely on metaphors. A closer look at these metaphors reveals much ...
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Lessons from 50 years of advancing workforce inclusion for people with disabilities
It is time for organizations to not only comply with disability employment laws but to go beyond them, creating accessible ...
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The Essential Skill Students With Learning Differences Need
It’s not enough for schools to help students with learning differences or disabilities shore up their academic weaknesses. Students also need to learn how to communicate with others—particularly ...