TD Magazine Article
Member Benefit
Thu Jun 01 2006
The article presents information related to the training of employees with learning disabilities. Learning disability is often called a "hidden disability" because it cannot be seen like a physical limitation. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, employees with learning disabilities do not have to disclose that they have a disability and cannot be asked directly by the employer. So workplace learning and performance professionals should be prepared to judge an employee's learning style and make the necessary accommodations. Accommodating people with learning disabilities does not just make good business sense, it's the law under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is also critical for managers and supervisors of those employees to recognize their importance. Glenn Young, a federal official dealing with learning disabilities in adults, said that there should be commitment to develop a disability-friendly environment where learning disability issues are commonplace. It's evident that simple accommodations help all learners and will go a long way to help employees with disabilities to find success in the workforce.
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The Hidden Disability
The Hidden Disability