Adults with Learning Disabilities [microform] : Definitions and Issues
- Bib ID:
- 5587556
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Academy for Educational Development, Washington, DC. National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED387989
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1995
- 7 p.
- Summary:
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This fact sheet provides a definition of learning disability (LD) in adults; a list of common elements found in many useful LD definitions; and a list of areas in which LD may affect life situations of adults. The background of the concept of "learning disability" is briefly reviewed, followed by the definition of the Interagency Committee on Learning Disabilities, which was selected for use by the National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center because it reflects current information and issues associated with LD, allows for the presence of learning disabilities at any age, and has wide acceptance in the LD community. Highlights of the definition are pointed out, as are common elements in a variety of LD definitions. Definitions adopted by the U.S. Office of Education in 1977, the Learning Disabilities Association of America, the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, and the Rehabilitation Services Administration are also provided. Finally, a brief discussion identifies areas in which LD impacts adults, including self esteem, education, vocation, social interactions, and independent living. (DB)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: National Inst. for Literacy, Washington, DC.
- Contract Number: X257B30002.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Academy for Educational Development, Washington, DC. National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Until 2065 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1995
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