Adults with Disabilities
To identify and better support adults with disabilities, the CSDE provides and implements a formal Technical Assistance (TA) Model to assist Connecticut adult education professionals.
Disability Contact Person PD Pathway
Disability Contact Person (DCP)
Each adult education agency must designate a Disability Contact Person (DCP) to serve as the primary point of contact for disability-related support and information. The DCP is responsible for sharing relevant resources and guidance within their program and serving as a local resource for staff and the community.
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Disability Contact Persons meet annually to identify current needs and emerging priorities, share resources and promising practices, network with colleagues across programs, and discuss solutions to common student scenarios.
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Accommodations
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – The ADA (1990, amended 2008) protects individuals with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities and ensures equal access and opportunities.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – IDEA (1997, amended 2004) ensures students ages 3–21 with disabilities have access to a free public education and specialized instruction when eligible.​​
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​Providing appropriate accommodations helps ensure students with disabilities have equitable access to adult education programs and services. Accommodations should be based on the student’s individual disability and needs. Examples may include:
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Extended time for tests and assignments
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Private testing areas
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Frequent breaks
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Braille or large-print materials
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Screen-reading technology
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Scribes or other assistive technology
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Preferential seating
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Modified assignments or materials
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Oral testing or audio-supported materials
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Visual aids, hands-on activities, and multisensory instruction​
Resources
FORMS
Disability Forms
Access disability-related forms, including documentation and processes for supporting adult students with disabilities.
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Practitioners:​
Students:
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Disability Contact Person (DCP):
ADA
Disability Law
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities and ensures equal access to education, employment, and public services.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Assessments
Available accommodations specific to adult education assessments to support student access and success.
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