What types of learning disabilities are there? Learning disabilities (LD), sometimes referred to as “specific learning disorders,” are life-long, but adults who have LD can experience great success in all aspects of life when using their strengths together with the strategies, accommodations and technology that are most appropriate and effective for their individual needs. Learning disabilities can be divided into three broad categories: developmental speech and language disorders, academic skills disorders, and other (such as coordination disorders). Learning disabilities are disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention. Learning disabilities are a lifelong condition; they are not outgrown or cured, though many people develop coping techniques through special education, tutoring, medication, therapy, personal development, or adaptation of learning skills. Approximately 15 million children, adolescents, and adults have learning disabilities in the United States. I am a qualified person with a disability under the ADA and need AT to do my job. May I ask my employer to provide it? Individuals with disabilities may ask for an accommodation at any time even for an interview. What types of AT can I ask for? Assistive technology that is needed to do the essential functions of the job can be requested. Visit ABLE Tech’s “Workforce for All” website for a compilation of information related to employment law, the ADA, and fact sheets. https://www.ok.gov/abletech/Workforce_for_All/index.html http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/pubs/558001.pdf