Learning Disabilities and Preparing for College
As mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), almost all colleges and universities provide accommodations and some level of services for learning disabled students. A growing number of online resources are available to help students with learning disabilities prepare for college. Resources include information about testing accommodations, college programs, disabled student admission standards, college disabled student services, and legal rights for disabled students in college.
Listed here are links to websites to get you started. Since online information is being added all the time, be sure to do your own web search for up-to-date information and additional resources.
college programs – about accredited colleges with structured programs or coordinated programs designed for students with dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), or other specific learning disabilities.
heath.gwu.edu – HEATH Resource Center is an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities, including information for students with disabilities on educational disability support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, accessing college or university campuses, career-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities.
ahead.org – AHEAD (Association on Higher Education And Disability) is a professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education.
schwablearning.org – Schwab Learning contains a wealth of information. Topics include managing school and learning, preparing for life after high school, and shopping for a college.
advocacyinstitute.org – A general overview about college opportunities for students with learning disabilities.
ldonline.org – Information and advice regarding the transition from school to college.
college-scholarships.com – List of colleges with programs for learning disabled students.