Adults with Learning Disabilities: A Call to Action. A Position Paper of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, February 10, 1985.

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ERIC Number: EJ350843

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Publication Date: 1987

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Adults with Learning Disabilities: A Call to Action. A Position Paper of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, February 10, 1985.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v20 n3 p172-75 Mar 1987

This position paper lists nine steps special education needs to take on behalf of adults with learning disabilities, including: initiation of public and professional awareness programs; comprehensive individual assessment; school programs that facilitate transition from secondary to community settings; and development of programs to assist learning disabled adults in achieving career goals. (DB)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Career Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Learning Disabilities, Public Support, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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