The National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities (ALLD) Center: Building Bridges of Understanding and Knowledge

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Adult Literacy

scholarly journals Academic and Social Challenges Facing Students with Developmental and Learning Disabilities in Higher Institutions: Implications to African colleges and universities

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Williams Emeka Obiozor ◽  
V C Onu ◽  
Ifeanyi Ugwoegbu
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Universal Design For Learning ◽  
The United States ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Design For Learning ◽  
Higher Institutions

African societies have much to learn from the exemplary programs and projects on disabilities, adult literacy and special education provisions in developed societies, like the United States, where effective legislations, curriculum and support services are provided at all levels for individuals with disabilities.  This paper discusses the academic and social challenges facing students with developmental and learning disabilities in higher institutions; including available  services in institutions of higher learning for such individuals-something that is yet to be introduced or effectively conducted  in most African nations unlike in the United States.  This paper noted the challenges which developmental and learning disabilities pose to students in general; as well as recognize the potentials, talents, and individual abilities of such students in contemporary institutions of higher learning which could be applicable to African universities and colleges. In this regards, recommendations on understanding student developmental and learning disabilities; application of universal design for learning (UDL), and the institutional roles needed to ensure that such students cope in class and achieve success on campus, were provided.

Word Prompt Programs

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Wood ◽  
Joan L. Rankin ◽  
David R. Beukelman
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Written Language ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Basic Word ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Language Needs

Word prompt programs are computer software programs or program features that are used in addition to basic word processing. These programs provide word lists from which a user selects a desired word and inserts it into a line of text. This software is used to support individuals with severe speech, physical, and learning disabilities. This tutorial describes the features of a variety of word prompt programs and reviews the current literature on the use of these programs by people with oral and written language needs. In addition, a matrix that identifies the features contained in eight sample word prompt programs is provided. The descriptions of features and the matrix are designed to assist speech-language pathologists and teachers in evaluating and selecting word prompt programs to support their clients' oral and written communication.

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