The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to summarize relevant research and Internet resources to update families, special education professionals, and researchers on what is currently known related to assistive technology and secondary transition procedures. Information is provided on the following topics: (1) assistive technology and…

Students with disabilities experience higher unemployment, attend postsecondary environments less often, and engage less in their communities after graduating from high school compared to their peers without disabilities (Newman, Wagner, Knokey, Marder, Nagle, Shaver, & Schwarting, 2011). In middle school, young adolescents with disabilities…

The purpose of this paper is to provide brief descriptions and links to a number of reputed websites on various topics and issues of special education. The web sites are organized in the following categories: (1) Teaching in Inclusive Classroom, (2) Policies, Procedures, & Process of Special education, (3) Students with High Incidence…

This Critical Issue Bibliography (CRIB) Sheet focuses on support services for disabled college students. It is divided into these categories to illustrate the range of resources available and the main issues that are critical to creating a more inclusive campus environment: (1) policy/legal issues; (2) special issues; (3) best practice or…

The devices listed in this reference circular are designed to assist people who have visual impairments by magnifying objects and print or graphic materials. Before buying a magnification device, one should consult a low-vision specialist to determine the level of usable vision, the power of magnification needed for a particular eye condition and…

This resource guide lists organizations that provide information, referral, and/or direct services to adults with disabilities. The organizations are grouped by the main focus of their activities, including: employment issues (9); postsecondary education (3); recreation (6); independent living (5); assistive technology (4); and other (3…

This resource guide lists organizations that provide information, referral, and/or direct services to adults with disabilities. The organizations are grouped by the main focus of their activities, including: (1) employment issues (13 organizations); (2) postsecondary education (4 organizations); (3) recreation (9 organizations); (4) assistive…

This annotated bibliography contains recent research and publications on the efficacy of cochlear implants for children with hearing loss. Materials are provided for the following categories: rules and regulations (2); available devices (3); and the impact of implants on development (18). Factors affecting the benefits of the devices are…

How many adults with literacy problems actually have learning disabilities (LD)? Do most adults with severe literacy problems actually have a learning disability? What data exist to support the claims? How is LD being defined? Is the label overused? Is social/economic disadvantage misinterpreted as LD? What technologies and software exist to…

This document presents a total of 48 references and annotations of works published after 1995 that are in some way related to the topic of adult literacy, learning disabilities, and technology. The first part of the document presents annotations of 30 online articles, journal articles, books, and book articles devoted to the following topics:…

Television has been seen by some as an enemy of literacy and by others as a tool for enhancing literacy. It has been used to arouse public awareness through national campaigns, to instruct in basic skills, and to motivate potential learners to seek education. According to the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS), adults with limited literacy…