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Adult & Basic Education

Facts, federal research, state-run sites and additional links for helping people with disabilities in adult education.

Answers to common questions related to college and college prep for students with learning disabilities.

Information about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools and other post-secondary training entities.

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Information from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) on the IPEDS, a single, comprehensive system designed to collect data from all institutions and educational organizations whose primary purpose is to provide postsecondary education.

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The literacy community's gateway to the world of adult education and literacy resources on the Internet.

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List of selective sources of information on library services for adults and children with disabilities.

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Information regarding efforts by the Library of Congress to make their resources accessible for people with disabilities.

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List of resources that contain guidelines for an accessible user interface for digital talking books.

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A free national library service providing recorded and braille materials to people who are blind or have physical disabilities.

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Listing of periodicals available to people who are blind or have physical disabilities in the following formats: braille, cassette, computer disk, electronic braille, electronic text, large print and Moon type.

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Information on steps to disable style sheets attached to any Web document and replace them with your choice of font face, size and color.

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Research and evaluations, noteworthy practices and links regarding mental illness and intellectual disabilities in adult education.

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State by state listing of the agencies that coordinate and provide counseling, evaluation and job placement services for people with disabilities.

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U.S. Department of Education Web site designed to provide information on educational opportunities beyond high school for learners of all ages.

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Provides information, research and resources to help prepare young people and adults for postsecondary education, successful careers and productive lives.

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An international nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a society where people with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities) can learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.

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