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Are there college scholarships available for students with learning disabilities?
Question: Are there college scholarships available for students with learning disabilities? Answer: Here are some sources we have found that may help you find financial aid for college. This link…
ADA Accommodations for Online College Courses
by Vita Alligood, Marcus Anderson, Lynetter Favors, Christina Godard, Kathryn Kelly, and Wendy Schweitzer Today, students have numerous opportunities for achieving their educational goals. One method of receiving instruction at…
Rights and Responsibilities of College Students with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Legal Rights of College Students with LD Academic accommodations are required by law for eligible college students with LD. Accommodations are changes in the learning and testing environments that give…
Transitioning from College to Work
Transitioning from college to work is a process. Students must begin this process early and be able to transfer knowledge of their learning disability (LD) into the world of employment.…
Financial Aid for College Students with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Why Financial Aid is Important for College Students with LD Many students with LD need smaller colleges or private colleges for the individual support they offer. Many students with LD…
Where can I get assessment information in college?
Question: I spoke with my college adviser about being assessed for a possible learning disability, but I have not received a reply. Where can I get information about LD assessment…
Performing a College Campus Accessibility Audit
Students need to make sure the college they choose is addressing the Accessibility of Emerging Technology “It is unacceptable for universities to use emerging technology without insisting that this technology…
College Success: Learning Despite Learning Disabilities
Dale Brown, a disability policy expert, shares her success story of entering college with a learning disability.
Meet Our Members: Meet Elizabeth Hamblet!
Elizabeth Hamblet is the author of 7 Steps to College Success: A Pathway For Students with Disabilities, and is a college learning disabilities specialist. Elizabeth is an LDA member to…
