A survey of postsecondary programs for students with learning disabilities

Area of Science:

• Higher Education
• Special Education
• Disability Services

Background:

• Post-secondary education presents unique challenges for students with learning disabilities.
• Identifying and understanding support services is crucial for student success.

Purpose of the Study:

• To survey four-year colleges and universities offering special programs for students with learning disabilities.
• To determine the types of academic and nonacademic services provided to these students.

Main Methods:

• Survey methodology was employed to gather data from identified institutions.
• Data collection focused on student demographics, assessment, referral, services, and staff training.

Main Results:

• The study details the range of students served by these specialized programs.
• Findings include information on assessment and referral procedures, academic support, and nonacademic services.
• Procedures for staff training in supporting students with learning disabilities were also examined.

Conclusions:

• Colleges and universities provide a variety of services to support post-secondary students with learning disabilities.
• Understanding these services is vital for improving educational access and outcomes.