Chronic, Acquired, and Congenital Disabilities There are a multitude of assistive devices used by individuals with physical disabilities. Some common terminology includes: Electronic Aid of Daily Living (EADL) gives independence…
AllergiesAllergies are an abnormally high immunologic sensitivity to certain stimuli such as drugs, foods, environmental irritants, microorganisms, or physical conditions, such as temperature extremes. Make sure any allergies are known…
The methods, materials and strategies that are currently used in the ABE classroom generally work well for students with disabilities. These include: Basic Physical Access Classrooms and bathrooms that will…
Source: Guidelines for Special Education Evaluation and Services for Students with Traumatic Brain Injury, Division of Special Education, Children, Families & Learning, Revised 2000. Adapted for ABE by Linda Strand…
It is important to ask adult students if they wish to share information concerning any disability that might affect their learning. ABE staff would be unable to identify students who…
It is important that teachers have the same expectations of learning for all students, regardless of any disabilities. Encourage students with disabilities to be as independent as possible. The following…
The names in these stories have been changed. Jan Jan was a student with a severe physical disability due to Cerebral Palsy. She wanted to learn to read. She loved…
Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance Offers support to Minnesotans affected by brain injury through: Advocacy and public policy Resource facilitation services which provide information and connection to resources - interpreter services…
Anxiety Mood Disorders Problems Likely to Affect ABE Students Any of the many mental disorders can affect an adult student. This section focuses on the more common ones. In the…
Anxiety Depression Fatigue Anger Whether a person is suffering from anxiety, depression and/or a substance disorder, he or she tends to bring to the classroom the following kinds of barriers…
