Supporting Literacy for People with Intellectual / Developmental Challenges
This handbook, developed by the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC), is a resource for people working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Annotated listing of resources appropriate for learners with intellectual/developmental challenges
The Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC) Literacy Needs Project was initiated in October 1998 to assess and begin to address the literacy needs of persons with intellectual / developmental (and other) disabilities. The primary objectives of the project were to:
- Assess literacy needs and to identify existing barriers to literacy;
- Research and catalogue appropriate literacy materials and resources;
Supporting Literacy for People with Intellectual / Developmental Challenges
This Handbook is the product of extensive research of the existing literature, discussion and exhange with literacy experts, practitioners, and some learners, and input from pilot agencies delivering literacy programming.
