Lowering Employment Barriers

People with Disabilities

People with disabilities who are unemployed or underemployed represent a significant potential contribution to the workforce. The WDC emphasizes the importance of accessible and customized services to these individuals.

We have developed particular expertise in the area of hidden disabilities, such as learning disabilities. Our staff has trained other workforce areas across the country in recognizing and addressing these issues.

Learn more below about learning disabilities and how they affect employment.

Order the WDC’s training videos on learning disabilities:

Learning from the Source
Eight people with learning disabilities are profiled in this video from the WDC.

• Order Form (PDF)

Background, Assessment and Legal Guidance
These two videos help train professionals to recognize learning disabilities and improve services to people who have them.

• Order Form (PDF)

 

Learning Disabilities

What is a Learning Disability?
A learning disability is a central nervous system disorder that manifests itself in one or more of the areas related to input, processing, and output of information. Learning disabilities that affect the input of information are often related to listening or reading.

• Facts about Learning Disabilities
  

 

Addressing Learning Disabilities in Employment and Training Programs

Identification and Screening
Practitioners need informal measures for determining whether or not a person may have difficulty learning.

• Screening Criteria. This document offers criteria for developing a screening process.
• WA State Learning Needs Screening Tool
• Formal Diagnosis
• Accommodations
  

Training Resources

• National Institute for Literacy: Learning to Achieve