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