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…
Identification and Diagnosis
Intellectual Disability diagnosis may occur based on many different factors such as: Timing Prenatal Chromosome disorders or disorders of brain formation before birth. Down Syndrome is the most common. An…
Instructional Strategies
Once an individual has been identified as having an intellectual disability, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed in the K-12 school system. The individual is eligible for services under…
Resources – Metro Area
Community Education Programs Links to Community Education Programs by county: https://mn-mcea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Adults-with-Disabilities-CE-Programs-in-MN.pdf Bethel University Inclusive Learning and Development (BUILD) is a two-year post-secondary, residential program for students with intellectual disabilities aged…
Resources – Greater Minnesota
Community Education Programs Links to Community Education Programs by county:https://mn-mcea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Adults-with-Disabilities-CE-Programs-in-MN.pdf Brainerd Public Schools Community Education Insight for Adults with Disabilities (218) 454-6924 https://brainerdce.ss12.sharpschool.com/adult/insight/ Hastings Community Education Adults with Disabilities Club…
