General Information and Advocacy Assistance

ACLD provides general information and basic advocacy assistance on Specific Learning Disabilities and related issues without charge to:

• Adults who are questioning whether they have a Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
• Adults who are identified as having SLD
• Those who are interested in adult SLD for other reasons

ACLD is able to provide general information and answer questions on such topics as the following:

• Adult Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
• Federal laws for adults with disabilities and their rights under these laws
• Suggestions on obtaining a diagnostic evaluation
• Rehabilitation services and programs
• Other sources for help
• Dealing with SLD in the workplace
• Other related topics

Printed information regarding Specific Learning Disabilities is also available.

ACLD Adult Program is currently closed

The ACLD Adult Program was closed in February of 2006 due to a significant cut in state and federal funding. ACLD was not able to fill this funding gap. Unfortunately, state and federal funding for adults with disabilities remains low.
ACLD continues to seek sustainable sources of funding in order to reopen the program, which was located in downtown Pittsburgh. In the interim, ACLD is only able to provide information services and basic advocacy assistance.

The ACLD Adult Program, created in 1974, provided specific skill development and training for adults who needed assistance in improving essential school, work and life skills. The program specialized in helping adults with a range of disabilities to obtain a high school equivalency diploma, successfully complete a post-secondary program, gain or maintain employment, or progress along the career ladder. The program was an approved service provider of the PA Department of Labor and Industry Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Contact us

If you wish to contact us you can do so by calling 412-881-2253 or by clicking here for the ACLD Contact Form on this website.