Slow learners refer to individuals who fall within the intelligence quotient (IQ) range of 71 to 84, distinguishing them from those with intellectual disabilities and those without disabilities. They ...

Bias isn't just something that can be avoided — it's a reality of everyday life, a speaker told attendees at a recent EEOC conference. Still, acting on biases in the workplace is unacceptable, the ...

Experts say that may be especially true for students with disabilities—but they’re not always considered when schools are ...

An Ocean County man with a learning disability and health issues has filed suit against the Dollar General Corporation, claiming he was fired from the Point Pleasant store for being “too slow” at his ...

In 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act gave students with disabilities the right to reasonable accommodations in higher education, but many colleges were not structured with disabled students in ...

A Texas education official has called special education students “slow learners” and questioned whether it’s worth spending public money on their education. Scott Brister is the chairman of the Texas ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

Learning disabilities are disorders that affect one's ability in the domains of spoken or written language, mathematical calculation, attention, or the coordination of movement. They can occur in ...