[NIFL-LD:2749] Screening of Adults for Possible Learning Disabilities

From: Crawford, June (June_Crawford@ed.gov)
Date: Wed May 03 2000 - 15:52:47 EDT


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This listserv has been much too quiet lately and I want to stir the pot a
bit by asking a question.   

The clients in TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Programs around
the country are being screened for learning disabilities in some states and
the movement toward screening is gaining momentum.  The purpose of the
screening is to determine if the client should be referred to another agency
for a full diagnostic workup for learning disabilities.  Then, if LD is
diagnosed, this makes the client eligible for accommodations in any training
or education program that may be deemed needed if the client is to move from
social services into the workforce.

Who, in your state, is training the trainers and adult education teachers to
understand and use accommodations in the training or teaching classroom, and
who is providing training to employers about how to implement the legal
accommodations which are required?

June Crawford



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