Adults with Learning Disabilities and the Law

As a result of a coordinated Bridges to Practice project in a State, there will be positive and measurable results. Among these will be:

• The State will meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in serving its adult population.



• The State will have a leadership team that represents major agencies.



• The State will have policies and procedures that clearly define the method to be followed in the identification of an adult with disabilities, and the method in which services will be provided.



• The State will develop a system that will guarantee that the adult will be able to move from community to community without an undue disruption in services.



• The State Governor and Legislature will recognize the work of the agencies and will understand the funding required to continue the work to meet the requirements of disability law.



• The State will have trainers who are prepared to work with specific audiences.



• The trainers will meet the requirements for certification as a Bridges to Practice trainer, and certification in one or more agency training areas.

Need a Bridges to Practice Project in Your State?
Contact:
June J. Crawford
Learning Disabilities Program Director
The National Institute for Literacy
1775 I Street NW, Suite 730
Washington, DC 20006-2417
202-233-2064
jcrawford@nifl.gov