Adult & Basic Education

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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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Adult Education & People with Disabilities

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

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Department of Education Office of Vocational & Adult Education (OVAE)

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

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Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service

Information on rehabilitation programs leading to suitable employment for people with disabilities.

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Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)

FREE makes it easy to find learning resources from more than 35 federal organizations. Resources include teaching ideas, learning activities, photos, maps, primary documents, data, paintings, sound recordings and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions About College & College Prep

Answers to common questions related to college and college prep for students with learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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GI Bill

Get information about eligibility and applying for Montgomery GI Bill education benefits for veterans.

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General Educational Development (GED) Testing Service

Get answers about the GED test, high school equivalency credential, at the official site.

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HEATH Resource Center

Information for students with disabilities on 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 for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP)

A site for financial aid professionals, banks, lenders, institutions and guarantee agencies containing technical publications, regulations and policy guidance on the administration of the Federal Student Aid programs.

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Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Comprehensive system designed to collect data from all postsecondary institutions and educational organizations. Find colleges and universities and data about these organizations on this site.

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Library & Information Services for Individuals with Disabilities

List of selective sources of information on library services for adults and children with disabilities.
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Library Resources for People Who Are Blind or Have Physical Disabilities

A free national library service providing recorded and braille materials to people who are blind or have physical disabilities.
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Library of Congress & Persons with Disabilities

Information regarding efforts by the Library of Congress to make their resources accessible for people with disabilities.
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Library of Congress: User Interface for Digital Talking Books

List of resources that contain guidelines for an accessible user interface for digital talking books.
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Literacy Information aNd Communication System (LINCS)

Information and links to funding opportunities and resources for adult education and family literacy.

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Magazines in Special Media

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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Montgomery GI Bill

Provides education benefits to eligible veterans for college, business, technical or vocational school; tuition assistance; apprenticeship; job training; correspondence courses and other educational programs.
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National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

Parents and educators may access resources to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09 Edition

Nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. This information includes training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.

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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) e-Scholar Web Site

Provides students, parents and career professionals with information on educational opportunities offered by federal government agencies or partnering organizations.

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Office of Vocational & Adult Education: Mental Health Disabilities

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

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Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

Information on RSA, which oversees formula and discretionary grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.

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State Higher Education Agencies

Contact information and Web site addresses for state higher education agencies, which provide information on education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs and career opportunities.
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State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

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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Student Gateway to the U.S. Government

The student gateway for a wealth of information from the federal government including how to plan and pay for college.

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Testing Accommodations for Adults with Disabilities

Accommodations for testing are available for adults with documented physical disabilities, learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and emotional or psychological disabilities.

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Think College

Provides information on educational opportunities beyond high school for learners of all ages.

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VSA Arts

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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  • The White House
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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