Disability & literacy: how disability issues are addressed in adult basic education programs

Corporate Name: National Institute for Literacy (U.S.)

Publisher: National Institute for Literacy

Published At: Washington, DC

Date Published: 1998

Distributor: National Institute for Literacy

Source Address: 800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20202

Phone: 202-632-1500

Material Type: Position Paper

Intended Audience: Policy Maker

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 25 p.

Subjects: Adult Basic Education; Adult Literacy; Adult Programs; Learning Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Developmental Disabilities

Abstract:
This document reports on a national focus group that in 1997 looked at the current state of services for persons with disabilities in adult basic education (ABE) programs. The key findings regarding the needs and steps toward developing solutions are summarized.

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