I landed dream job despite fearing my learning disability would hold me back… and here’s how you can too

EMPLOYERS hold back from hiring people with a learning disability due to a “misplaced fear” of getting it wrong, according to ...

GPs trial for adults with learning disabilities

Not enough eligible people are having life-saving annual health checks, say experts.
WebMD

Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)

What Is Nonverbal Learning Disorder? Nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD), also called nonverbal learning disability (NLD), is a condition that makes it hard to process visual, spatial, and other types ...

Employer backs college placements scheme for young people with learning disabilities

A local employer is backing a scheme run by The Sheffield College to provide work experience placements to young ...
Inside Higher Ed

Empowering students with disabilities for success.

It’s time to rethink disability accommodations in higher education. While essential for ensuring access, accommodations should not be seen as an end in themselves. Colleges and universities must move ...
Education Week

Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Explained

Laura Lemle watched how some teachers didn’t always understand how to teach her daughter, who has nonverbal learning disability. Some were incredibly empathetic, others were not. Special education ...
Miami University

Learning Disability Documentation Guidelines

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, some “otherwise qualified” individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and ...
The Conversation

Through role‑play learning, a neurodivergent student found work practicum success

When students move from university course work to real-world applications like internships, practicums or clinical placements, it’s not just about what they know, but how they use what they know.