The PAL Program, the Program for Advancement of Learning, is a structured support program that provides assistance to LD students in a proactive, strength-based environment and access to assistive technologies.
At the post secondary level, the sole purpose of accommodations is to give your student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course curriculum by minimizing or even eliminating the impact of a disability. The bottom line? Be proactive in knowing where to go and what services are available.
For families of students with learning differences, one really important step in determining if a college is the fight fit is contacting the Disability Services Office. Initially, this relationship will center around documentation.
Given that self-advocacy is equated with success, establishing a positive relationship with a college or university needs to be a top priority. So, over the next couple of days, I’ll talk about how to go about establishing a relationship with the Office of Disability Services.
Even if you decide not to initially disclose your learning disability on a college application, there are important reasons to disclose it once you’ve been accepted.
Once a student is admitted to a college or university, there are definite advantages to disclosing a learning disability. Disclosure provides your student with legal protection under
Yesterday, I provided some information that can help you sort out if self-disclosure is necessary. Today, I’ll review some reasons why some students opt not to disclose
Should students disclose a learning difference on their applications?
Students with learning disabilities and ADHD are applying to colleges and universities at increased rates. And while colleges and universities are making progress in leveling
Yesterday, I began this series with a general introduction to how students with learning differences can begin their search for the right college. Today, we
