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College & College Prep

More and more students with learning disabilities are enrolling in college and universities. And more and more higher education institutions are offering support programs for students with LD. Here we’ve assembled information to assist in the planning and selection process, plus lots of advice on creating a successful post-secondary education experience.

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Transition: School to Work

College or Training Programs: How to Decide

If you are a high school student with an IEP who is trying to figure out whether to go to college or other post-secondary education, this article is for you.

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Legislation & Policy

College Students and Disability Law

This article briefly reviews Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and identifies the criteria that are used to determine whether a student is both “disabled” and “qualified.” Then, specific areas of admission, accommodation, and

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Self-Esteem & Stress Management

Self-Advocacy for College Students

The need for self-advocacy skills in a postsecondary setting is essential. Students who have relied on the support of their parents and others now must be able to help themselves.

Recommended books

Tutor in a Book: Better Grades as Easy as 1-2-3

Tutor in a Book: Better Grades as Easy as 1-2-3

Alexandra Mayzler, Ana McGann
The Survival Guide for Teenagers with LD

The Survival Guide for Teenagers with LD

Rhoda Woods Cummings, Gary L. Fisher, Ph.D., Pamela Espeland, L.K. Hanson
Learning Disabilities/ADHD and the Law in Higher Education and Employment

Learning Disabilities/ADHD and the Law in Higher Education and Employment

Peter Latham, Patricia H. Latham
Self-Advocacy Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities

Self-Advocacy Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities

Henry B. Reiff

Expert Q&A

My son is struggling in college and has become depressed because of the situation. What can I do?
Is a tape recorder an appropriate accommodation for students with dyslexia?
What documentation is necessary to recieve accomodations for the LSAT?

Web Resources

National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD)
Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law National Law School Disability Programs Directory
National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange

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