with Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Introduction
In 1993, Arkansas adult educators participated in a pilot project which implemented informally assessing and accommodating learning disabilities in the workplace using the Payne Inventory. Since that year, many changes have occurred in the way adult education and literacy programs serve students with learning disabilities due to the far reaching effects of the training received from Nancie Payne, M.S. and Dale R. Jordan, Ph.D.
The Learning Disabilities Planning and Policy Committee has attempted to cover some points which will be helpful to programs as they serve special needs clients. Also included are some principles that should be followed to allow the system to run as smoothly as possible, not only for the benefit of the programs, but more importantly, the students.
This manual is designed to help adult education and literacy programs in Arkansas understand certain policies and procedures that are mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (see Appendix A) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (see Appendix A) as they are applied to instructional and testing situations. It is not designed to deal with every situation and the committee reserves the right to modify the application of any of its policies based upon particular circumstances. This manual does not represent legal advice. Each program is responsible for consulting with their designated ADA compliance officer; or if needed, legal counsel.
Arkansas is a member of LINCS (Literacy Information aNd Communication Systems) which provides a Regional and National network of electronic support for Adult Education and Literacy. Arkansas is part of the Southern LINCS consortium. Click on the buttons below to search for resources outside of Arkansas.
Funded by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education, Adult Education Section
