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Most colleges have a support service office to help students with learning disabilities access the resources they need to succeed. The services are outlined below.
Level of Support | Description |
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Basic Accommodations and Services | - Provides accommodations as required under ADA and Section 504.
- Students must disclose and provide documentation.
- Accommodations may include:
- Extended time on tests
- Note takers
- Priority registration
- Assistive technology
- Reduced course load
- Access to writing center provided for all students.
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Coordinated Services | - Provides all accommodations as required by law.
- Students must disclose and provide documentation.
- Specialized instruction in study skills and organizational skills may be available.
- Might offer some content tutorial support with a upperclassman or graduate student.
- Often have a learning center with professional with specific experience teaching students with LD.
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Intensive Support Services and Support Programs | - Students must apply to specific support program as well as to the college (coordinated admissions).
- Specific support sessions are built into the student’s schedule.
- May have an summer program to facilitate the transition to college.
- Students pay tuition for classes and for participate in the program.
- Program has specific staff specializing in LBLD.
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Check out Landmark School’s College and Career page to learn more about the transition to college and other post-secondary options.
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