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Rights and Accommodations

As an adult with a learning disability, it’s crucial to understand your legal rights in order to advocate for yourself in college or on the job. For instance, did you know that a prospective employer is not allowed to ask if you have a disability during an interview? Or perhaps you’re eligible for accommodations that will take your skills to the next level—but you won’t know until you get the facts.

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Video: What is Dyscalculia? Featured Video: Dyslexia: A Landmark Case
Marilyn Bartlett, Ph.D., J.D., who was initially denied accommodations for the bar exam, filed a landmark lawsuit for reasonable accommodations and won! In the end, her case changed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Watch as her inspiring story unfolds. More >
Legal Rights and Accommodations for Adults with LD Legal Rights and Accommodations for Adults with LD
Laws That Protect You There are three main federal laws that protect people with learning disabilities from discrimination:   Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 Provides for special education and related services for children and young people wit... More >
Being Your Own Advocate Being Your Own Advocate
Having learning disabilities often means having special needs. As an adult it's up to you to make sure your rights are being respected and that the accommodations you need are available to you. Whether at school or at work, being an advocate for yourself means understanding your righ... More >
Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Adult with LD Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Adult with LD
If you have current documentation of your learning disability, you likely have the right to:  Participate in educational programs without discrimination. Receive reasonable accommodations in courses and examinations. Receive reasonable accommodations in the workplace (requir... More >
On-the-Job Accommodations On-the-Job Accommodations
As a person with learning disabilities, you are entitled to reasonable accommodations at work. A reasonable accommodation is any change or adjustment to a job, your work environment, or the way things are usually done that allows you to perform job functions. In other words, an accomm... More >
Protections During a Job Interview Protections During a Job Interview
The same laws that protect you from discrimination on the job also protect you during an interview. At a job interview, the prospective employer is not permitted to ask if you have a disability. You may want to wait until after you are offered a job to disclose your learning disabilit... More >
Requesting Accommodations on the Job Requesting Accommodations on the Job
If you want to request accommodations at work, you will first need to decide whether to disclose your disability. You may be concerned that by disclosing your LD your boss will lose confidence in your ability or that your co-workers will ridicule you. However, you should know that mo... More >
Job Accommodations for People with Learning Disabilities Job Accommodations for People with Learning Disabilities
The term “reasonable accommodation” refers to changes in the work place that enable people with disabilities to effectively perform the tasks associated with their job. Accommodations can help people with learning disabilities do their work well, even when their disability makes t... More >
Get to Work: Self-Advocacy on the Job (audio) Get to Work: Self-Advocacy on the Job (audio)
NCLD intern and NYU graduate student Amy Rockoff urges individuals with learning disabilities to be self-advocates during job interviews and in the workplace. Amy, who has a visual processing disorder, shares tips on how to utilize accommodations in the professional setting and gives ... More >