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Managing Learning Disabilities in the Workplace
With as much as 15 of the population having some type of disability, it is likely that most sizeable workplaces have some employees with disabilities. With planning, policies, and appropriate practices, employers can accommodate the needs of workers with disabilities. In turn, workplaces will benefit from the diverse thinking and problem-solving skills they bring to the workplace.

Learning Disabled Adults in the Workplace
Learning disabled adults face challenges in the workplace, but they also have unique strengths that can be an advantage. Learn about how learning disabilities affect them.

Working With a Disability
Having a disability doesn't need to keep one from having a productive career. Your Career Planning guide on About.com offers important information on your rights in the workplace.

Resources for Workers with Disabilities
Explore employment opportunities, career options and relevant study courses, support groups...they are all listed here so as to provide those with disabilities every possible opportunity.

Download ScreenReader to Read Your Email to You
ScreenReader can read text in any Windows application to you, in one of many voices. This means you can concentrate on not missing your mouth with the coffee while having your email read to you.

Voice Recognition Software Helps LD Writers at School and On the Job
Find out about the variety of voice recognition software products available to mobile office workers. Enhance your productivity and learn how to use these programs.

Learn About Equipment Needed for Voice Recognition Software
Learn what equipment you should have to make the most of your voice recognition software.

The ADA Protects Job Applicants with Disabilities
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently released a fact sheet explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) effects job applicants.

Workplace Rights for People with Disabilities
Having a disability doesn't need to keep one from having a productive career. Many people with disabilities can work and the jobs they can hold vary with each individual's abilities and limitations. Find out more on About.com's career planning site.

Learning Disabilities on the Job
As an employee with Learning Disabilities, you have specific rights to reasonable accommodations. Explore information from the US Department of Labor through the Job Accommodation Network.