Disabilities
The AALRC and its Disabilities Project Manager are committed to helping adult education and literacy programs in Arkansas address the needs of their adult students who have disabilities. This committment includes providing:
- Local and statewide training opportunities for program personnel;
- Resource and referral information;
- Individual consulting as requested by programs;
- Information about new research and legal issues related to providing effective and appropriate services for adults with disabilities.
This website provides current information about all of the above topics and more. If you have questions about anything on the site or about specific disabilities-related service provision, please contact Patti White, AALRC Disabilities Project Manager at prwhite@madisoncounty.net.
Programs can order books on tape for students with disabilities through the AALRC's RFB&D membership. Click here for more information.
APHont
APHontTM (pronounced Ay'-font), was developed by American Printing House specifically for low vision readers. APHont embodies characteristics that have been shown to enhance reading speed, comprehension, and comfort for large-print users. Click here to download APHont.
Arkansas is a member of LINCS (Literacy Information aNd Communication Systems) which provides a Regional and National network of electronic support for Adult Education and Literacy. Arkansas is part of the Southern LINCS consortium. Click on the buttons below to search for resources outside of Arkansas.
Funded by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education, Adult Education Section
