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People with learning disabilities may have difficulty performing mathematical calculations, including recognizing or identifying numbers, remembering sequencing of numbers, understanding the mathematical sign or function (whether symbol or word) or performing mathematical calculations accurately and efficiently.

Use scratch paper to work out math problems

Permit use of fractional, decimal, statistical, or scientific calculators

Provide talking calculator

Use calculators or adding machines with large display screens

Use construction calculator, such as Jobber 6

Provide talking tape measure

Use talking scales

Use pre-measurement guides or jigs

Post mathematical tables at desk or in work area

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Accommodations are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If you need additional information or would like to discuss the information presented here, contact JAN directly.

SOAR is brought to you by the Job Accommodation Network, a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor.