I have a copy of the Arkansas learning disability policy manual and have
a question regarding the origin of the policy guidance provided for ADA
compliance.  The policy statements provided under the section "ADA and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973" are most clear and direct
for programs to follow.  My question relates to the policy statements
made under  "All adult education and literacy programs are legally
responsible for five specific administrative requirements in the ADA"
and continues to state...... "Each program must conduct a
self-evaluation" and  "Each program must develop a transition
plan"....(finally the question) Are the last two policy statements in
the ADA legislation or were they made based on recommendations of a task
force examining the ld issue?  
My other question is:  Is there a legal requirement to document all
accommodations and their success and failure?  (This data is not being
required by NRS for WIA Title II)
My other question was, Are programs using the Power Path for
screening?

  A little background for you about me, I work for the New York State
Education Department in the Adult Education and Workforce Development
Team.  I attended the Bridges to Practice training in New Hampshire in
2005-06.  I do not have a background in learning disabilities but have
been learning ever since the Bridges training.  I am working with the
LDA in NYS to provide training on learning disability, the first being
ADA compliance.  I must recommend strategies for  NYS adult and family
literacy programs to adopt to be in compliance with disability
legislation but also to be effective in addressing NRS outcomes for this
special needs population.

Thank you for your response and any assistance you can offer me. This
was my first time writing so if I made an etiquette 'faux pas' please
let me know.

Kathleen E. Steinchen, Ph.D.
Adult Education and Workforce Development Team
New York State Education Department
tel: 518-486-2799(voice)
ksteinch at mail.nysed.gov 
 


>>> prwhite at MadisonCounty.NET 2/9/2007 12:16 PM >>>

Sandy,

Arkansas has a state policy manual for adult education and literacy
programs.  You may view it in .html or download it in a .pdf file at
http://aalrc.org/resources/ld/policyManual/index.aspx 

Let me know if you have any questions,
Patti

Patti White, M.Ed.
Disabilities Project Manager
Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center
prwhite at madisoncounty.net 
http://aalrc.org/resources/ld/index.aspx 
800.569.3539    ph/fax/tty