born in greensburg penna 1960 graduated 1979 from greensburg salem graduate from university of Pittsburgh at greensburg 1985
Yes is the answer because there is hope for the Learning disabled person,with the learning programs of today,such as community college is one great start allowes the Learning disabled person to grow. With tutoring and other programs,this could be for a student looking for a career that is 2 yrs,or also transferring to 4yr college.
Then there are tech school;s that go into 2 yrs to learn a trade that one can use for life.In heading to the direction of community college the student can take 2 paths liberal arts and vocational studies, The student is helped by tutoring and other remedial teachings.within his educational programs.
Then their is OVR office of Vocational Rehabilitation.therefore this concept can connect you to a MR/MH program that can set you up in apartments and help you attain HUD through welfare,According to Sally Smith who set up adult education class in Washington DC which are adult education classes from the arts to remedial work taught by trained special education personnel.
That Sally Smith is doing is great to many who went through her program.Then there is the program at Curry college in Boston MA.which helps these LD students attain a BA degree from freshmen to seniors meaning with tutoring and organization Curry college meet the graduation requirements foe the BA degree.
Finally the public school special education department can help prepare your child for what future he or she can achieve,this should maybe lead to some testing into careers or other directions these students can lead into.
Furthermore it is right for the indivisualwho are learning disabled students are different some are good with their hands and some are good with their minds.Sally Smith observed in the profession some are very good in music the arts cartooning building boats to name a few.
There are even benefits in film making according to Smith and window decorating.Sally Smith believes in Jobs such as Teacher Aide and landscaper and other creative concepts,than Jobs that are unimaginative such as being a waiter or dishwasher.
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