L2A: Legal Issues, Self-Disclosure, and Confidentiality

This course examines legal and ethical issues that specifically affect adults with learning disabilities (LD) and is meant to provide an understanding of the law to guide professional practice. It identifies the legal, self-disclosure and confidentiality issues that are relevant to service providers working with adults with LD; and discusses possible implications for service delivery when a student discloses a learning disability.

Audiences:
• Instructors and practitioners in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and low Adult Secondary Education (ASE) programs
• Instructors of adults with learning disabilities (LD)