Disabilities
Recent Newsletter Articles
Specific Learning Disorders: The Symptoms, the Myths, the Facts
Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), often called learning disabilities, are frequently misunderstood. Too often, people suffering from SLDs are wrongly believed to lack motivation or be lazy. Some common symptoms of SLDs include: short attention span; poor memory; difficulty following directions; inability to discriminate between/among letters, numerals, or sounds; poor reading, comprehension and slowed fluency; poor spelling and grammar. Read More
What is Low Incidence Disability Aid?
Do you have a student that has had a traumatic brain injury or stroke, has hearing loss/deafness, or has vision loss/blindness? Find out how to receive a higher per hour reimbursement amount for students with disabilities. Read More
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
In May alone, some 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke with many unaware that they were even at risk. Each year about 185,000 people die from a stroke. By learning the many warning signs of a stroke – you can help save a life. Read More
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Could a brain injury be the cause of your student’s trouble with recall, fatigue or inappropriate behavior? Learn about symptoms of traumatic brain injury and strategies to improve recall for students. Read More
New Disability Helpline
Do you have a student who is not making level gains? Do you suspect your student may have a disability? Do you have concerns about student learning challenges? Do you need adaptive equipment for a student? Introducing PANDA’s new easy-to-use online checklist, the Disability Helpline! Read More
What is a Toobaloo?
Did you know PANDA has a lending library of adaptive equipment available for loan to ABE teachers for students with disabilities? The Toobaloo is an item PANDA will send if a student is having fluency, speech, comprehension or pronunciation challenges. Read More
Do you know about PANDA’s Supplemental Disability Registration Form?
PANDA's Supplemental Disability Registration Form can help determine if a student has a disability. Simply add this question to your current registration form. The supplemental form is available in English, Spanish and Somali. Read More
Universal Design for Learning Webcast Training
Registration is now open for PANDA’s free Universal Design for Learning webcast training, completed at your convenience during the month of January 2019. Read on for a testimonial from a previous participant. Read More
PANDA Services
PANDA provides ABE programs with disability support, knowledge, and resources to increase academic opportunities for students. Funded through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education, our services are free for ABE programs. Check out our redesigned website and services! Read More
September is National Deaf Awareness Month
Learn about ThinkSelf, Minnesota Deaf ABE - a statewide program that serves deaf and hard of hearing adult students. Gain communication tips when speaking to individuals in the deaf community. Read More