Empowering Lives Through Literacy and Technology
Strategies and Accommodations
Reading out loud
Audio texts
Color-coding for organization
Use of graphic organizers (charts, diagrams, etc.)
Having opportunities to re-state information in one's own words
One-on-one instruction in school or job training
Characteristics of Adults with Learning Disabilities
Positive characteristics of adults with learning disabilities may include problem-solving skills, compensatory strategies, persistence, empathy, and outgoing personalities. Areas of difficulty include:
Difficulty with reading, writing and/or math;
Poor memory;
Difficulty following directions;
Inability to discriminate between or among letters, numbers, and/or sounds;
Eye-hand coordination problems;
Difficulty putting things in the right sequence;
Disorganization; and/or
Difficulty adjusting to change.
Empowering Lives Through Literacy and Technology
The AWLD Foundation is dedicated to eliminating adult illiteracy, integrating technology, and fostering inclusive environments to empower individuals with learning disabilities to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
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