Accommodations Overview
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a document explaining requirements for testing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PDF. Federal and State Disability Laws ADA –…
Adult Learner Intervention Overview
Do you have a student who has: Not made a level gain? Has significant difficulties in reading, writing or math? Is easily distracted, forgetful or acts out in class? The…
ADHD Overview
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD has become an increasingly popular label for people who seem restless and distractible, or have trouble remembering. Actually, there are many reasons for such…
Autism Spectrum Disorder Overview
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by a spectrum of challenges which can vary depending on the individual. Common characteristics may include difficulty understanding social cues, reciprocating in social conversations…
Brain Injury Overview
This chapter is designed to help you understand enough about this disability to feel more comfortable working with students with suspected or documented brain injury. The Brain as a Human…
Chemical Health Overview
There are 10 categories of substance-related disorders in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition. The category is called Substance Related and Addictive Disorders. Alcohol related disorders Caffeine related…
Disability Awareness and the Law Overview
Purpose The following information has been prepared in accordance with federal and state disability laws. While information and disability laws can differ from state to state, in most cases the…
Epilepsy Overview
This chapter will acquaint you with seizure disorder (epilepsy) and its signs and implications. The goals are to recognize a seizure when it is occurring and to respond appropriately. It…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Overview
What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)? FASD is a set of physical, behavioral and cognitive disorders seen in people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. Alcohol is…
Deafness and Hearing Loss Overview
ThinkSelf - Minnesota Deaf Adult Education and Advocacy ThinkSelf is a statewide ABE consortium (Minnesota-based 501c3 nonprofit) that serves Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH) learners. We offer Adult…
Intellectual Disabilities Overview
This chapter was developed to provide resources for job training, recreational and social skills opportunities that may be more appropriate for some ABE students. Since many disabilities are hidden, it…
Lending Library of Adaptive Equipment and Multisensory Tools Overview
PANDA has a lending library of materials, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology on hand which are available to Minnesota ABE teachers and volunteers to access for use with their students. …
Mental Health Overview
Mental Health Challenges Mental health is as variable and individualistic as physical health. It is something most people aspire to but few people are able to maintain throughout a lifetime. …
Physical Disabilities Overview
Defining Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual with a disability is a person who: Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more…
Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) Overview
Dyslexia (Reading) Dysgraphia (Writing) Dyscalculia (Math) What is a specific learning disorder/learning disability? There is more than one definition for specific learning disorder/learning disabilities due to different criteria used to…
Student Progress Policy
Minnesota Department of Education Adult Basic Education http://mnabe.org/abe-law-policy/mn-abe-policies Effective October 1, 2007 Summary and Key Points Policy Summary: In order to receive ABE services or instruction, eligible students must have…
Transitions Overview
Definition of Transition Transition is defined as: “A change in status from behaving primarily as a student to assuming emergent adult roles in the community. These roles include employment, participating…
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Overview
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. Based on scientific insights into how humans learn, UDL can help refine why…
Blindness and Vision Loss Overview
When a student who is blind or visually impaired comes to your ABE program with the goal of improving their academic skills, it’s your job to ensure he or she…
Website Contributors
The following people provided their expertise in writing content for this website. Thank you to all of the contributors! Brandes, Sheila, CBIS ABE Teacher Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program Carey Wack,…
Accessibility Options Using Technology Overview
Overview In each sub-chapter in this category, you will find accessibility options that can be used in all teaching and learning environments, including in-person, online, hybrid, or HyFlex. What does…
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