In this project, research was carried out on the topic of learning disabilities to complement the Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program (Ontario) and provide practitioners and administrators with advanced level information on learning disabilities.
The Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet series is a series of two-pager highlights on literacy and related topics.
This Fact Sheet highlights Literacy and Learning Disabilities. Learning disabilities affect at least 10% of Canadians. More than 80% of these experience difficulty in learning to read. Studies show that literacy is a key determinant of health.
The purpose of this document is to provide literacy practitioners with more in-depth and targeted information about working with adults with learning disabilities and intellectual disabilities. It is hoped this document will provide practitioners with the tools to effectively screen, identify and provide learning strategies for both of these groups.
This document deals with adults who have learning disabilities. Different aspects of the concept of learning disabilities are presented in this manual in simple terms. True stories of adults with learning difficulties contribute to the different parts of the manual. There are also many references to books, videos and websites that people can have access to for more information.
Assistive technology can be any item, piece of equipment or system that helps work around or compensate for a disability, whether it is a learning disability or a physical disability.
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;
The New Brunswick Summit on Learning Disabilities took place at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB, on March 25, 1999. It was co-sponsored by the T.R. Meighen Foundation and the Learning Disabilities Association of NB.
