Resources – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Proof Alliance Formerly known as MOFAS: Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Their mission is to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and to improve the quality of life for people living…
Proof Alliance Formerly known as MOFAS: Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Their mission is to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and to improve the quality of life for people living…
Recognizing a Seizure There are many kinds of seizures, some more common than others. Some are still being classified. What can make labeling difficult is that symptoms may be subtle…
Challenges to the teacher arise from the sudden, unexpected, and the occasionally dangerous nature of a seizure. In the previous section, advice was offered on “What To Do” for each…
Generally, no variation in a standard approach to instruction is required for someone with a seizure disorder. Many people with a seizure disorder are so well controlled by medication, they…
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org Seizure First Aid http://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/about-epilepsy/seizure-first-aid/ The National Epilepsy Foundation Find a local affiliate at the above website address. There are helpful resources for knowledge about seizure…
Federal and State Laws and Statutes The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 12102 defines the term "disability", with respect to an individual as (A) a physical or mental impairment…
Instructor-Supported Approaches As individuals with disabilities pursue training and work opportunities, they frequently access adult basic education and literacy services as a first step toward independence. History suggests that students…
Accommodating Students Programs have a responsibility to meet the reasonable needs of students with disabilities through accommodations and modifications in recruitment, orientations, pre-enrollment inquiry, enrollment, placement, and instruction. Through the…
Orientation Programs providing group orientations about program activities and services should ensure that all information and materials presented are in accessible formats as needed or requested. Programs should take steps…
English Language Learners (ELL) and Disabilities While apparent disabilities are usually easily recognized and accommodated among students whose first language is not English, adult basic education programs, contractors and partnering…