LEARNING DISABILITIES
All students with learning disabilities can go to college.
Both two-and four-year colleges have special programs for students with
disabilities.
HOW DO I BEGIN?
Start early. At the beginning of the junior year or earlier you can begin to
explore colleges with good programs.
Several books provide helpful information on college programs for students
with disabilities. (see below)
Contact the Disabled Student Services Office at a college or university to
learn more about their program.
These programs are often in great demand and it is important to start your
research early and learn as much as possible.
Questions To Ask
What tests are required?
Can any high school courses be waived?
Is there an extra fee to participate in the program?
How many staff members are available?
Is extra help available for tutoring and other support?
Are diagnostic tests available?
BOOKS:
The K& W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or
Attention Deficit Disorder by Krauts and Wax
This book highlights over 330 schools and information on another 1,000
schools.
Peterson’s Colleges With Programs for Students With Learning Disabilities
or Attention Deficit Disorders by Charles T. Mangrum and Stephen S.
Strichart
This book highlights over 750 program at two-and four-year colleges.
Peterson’s Guide to Distance Learning Programs by Peterson’s
This book lists more than 4,800 Online Learning Programs
UNIQUE PROGRAMS:
• University of Arizona SALT Program
The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques Center provides a
comprehensive program for students with learning disabilities.
• Landmark College in Vermont
This two-year private college is exclusively for students with learning
disabilities.
Mitchell College in Connecticut
The Learning Resource Center provides three levels of support.
www.mitchell.edu
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS (partial list):
University of Arizona
Boston University
California State Universities
Chico, Los Angeles, Stanislaus
University of California
Merced
San Diego
Claremont McKenna College
University of Illinois
University of Massachusetts
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of Oregon
SUNY Binghamton
University of Texas
University of Vermont
College Opportunities for Students with Learning Disabilities
