User:Bedrum00/Learning disability

2/14/2021
To be added under "Society and Culture" section: -Working title for possible new section- "ABE programs are allotted certain amounts of funds per state in order to provide resources for adults with learning disabilities. This includes resources to help them learn basic life skills in order to provide for themselves." '''I think this is a very interesting contribution! I would like you to bring over more of the existing article so I can get context for where you will be putting in your contribution and what it adds to the article. I would also recommend that when you do this, you change the font (e.g., italics, underline, bold) so I can clearly see what you plan to add. Keep up the good work and review of the literature! (LIZ)'''

2/21/2021
Where the contribution from 2/14 (and all future contributions) will be added: In a new section titled "Learning Disabilities in Adulthood" (working title, not sure I entirely like this one). The other sections under "Society and Culture" discuss school laws, critiques of the medical model, culture, and social roots of learning disabilities in the U.S.

Starting the section with: "A common misconception about those with learning disabilities is that they outgrow it as they enter adulthood. This is often not the case and most adults with learning disabilities still require resources and care to help manage their disability. One resource available is the Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs, at the state level." Then adding in statements from 2/14..."ABE programs also provide help for adults who lack a high school diploma or an equivalent. These programs teach skills to help adults get into the workforce or into a further level of education. There is a certain pathway that these adults and instructors should follow in order to ensure these adults have the abilities needed to succeed in life" (Planning to add more over the next couple of days)

Hello. I have added some suggestions to the talk page for this sandbox. (Spencer)

Final Updates:

A common misconception about those with learning disabilities is that they outgrow it as they enter adulthood. This is often not the case and most adults with learning disabilities still require resources and care to help manage their disability. One resource available is the Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs, at the state level. ABE programs are allotted certain amounts of funds per state in order to provide resources for adults with learning disabilities. This includes resources to help them learn basic life skills in order to provide for themselves. ABE programs also provide help for adults who lack a high school diploma or an equivalent. These programs teach skills to help adults get into the workforce or into a further level of education. There is a certain pathway that these adults and instructors should follow in order to ensure these adults have the abilities needed to succeed in life. Some ABE programs offer GED preparation programs to support adults through the process to get a GED. It is important to note that ABE programs do not always have the expected outcome on things like employment. Participants in ABE programs are given tools to help them succeed and get a job but, employment is dependent on more than just a guarantee of a job post-ABE. Employment varies based on the level of growth a participant experiences in an ABE program, the personality and behavior of the participant, and the job market they are entering into following completion of an ABE program.

Another program to assist adults with disabilities are federal programs called "home and community based services" (HCBS). Medicaid funds these programs for many people through a fee waiver system, however, there are still lots of people on a stand-by list. These programs are primarily used for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. HCBS programs offer service more dedicated to caring for the adult, not so much providing resources for them to transition into the workforce. Some services provided are: therapy, social skills training, support groups, and counseling.