Notable Support Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities

University of Arizona SALT SALT students receive individualized educational planning and monitoring, assistance from certified tutors with coursework, and an array of workshops geared toward their individual academic needs. Contact information: (520) 626-0646, http://www.salt.arizona.edu/about.php Cal State Long Beach-- Stephen Benson Learning Disability Program The purpose of the SBP is to provide students, with documented learning disabilities, a support system to assist them in attaining their academic goals. The program provides counseling for clarification of issues related to learning disabilities, makes recommendations for accommodations, and fosters self-advocacy in students. Contact information: (562) 985-4430, http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/dss/programs/stephen_benson_program/ Marymount College- MAST & MAAP Offers intensive and individualized support for students who have experienced academic difficulties and who want to confront those challenges with new learning strategies. Highly motivated students with learning disabilities should apply to strengthen academic skills, improve understanding of the learning process, develop self-advocacy and improve self-confidence. Contact information: 310-377-5501, http://www.marymountpv.edu/academics/learningcenter/mast California State University, San Marcos- CLASS The Centers for Learning and Academic Support Services (CLASS) are an integral part of learning at Cal State San Marcos and include the following student support programs that enhance the retention, graduation, and success of all students. Contact information: 760-750-6060, http://www.csusm.edu/class/index.html

University of Denver- Learning Effectiveness Program LEP Services: One-on-one student driven weekly support sessions with LEP Academic Counselors, Individual, subject-specific tutoring through our LEP Tutoring Center, Extensive writing development, Student groups and activities, Leadership opportunities on a campus and state-wide level, including mentoring and Project Eye-toEye, Time management and organization skill development. Contact information: 303-871-2372, http://www.du.edu/studentlife/disability/lep/index.html University of Colorado, Colorado Springs The Excel Centers for Academic Excellence at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, includes the Language Center, the Mathematics Center, the Communication Center, the Science Center, and the Writing Center--five academic Centers designed to provide critical academic and individual support to all students in the University in all major academic areas, both within and beyond the classroom. Contact information: (719) 255-3688, http://www.uccs.edu/~projexcel/ Lynn University-Institute for Achievement & Learning The Institute provides students with a tutoring center, testing center and assistive technology services. Contact Information: 561-237-7000, http://www.lynn.edu/academics/institute/about Curry College-Program for Advancement of Learning First-Year students work in a combination of individual and/or small, credit-bearing classes with a PAL faculty member developing strategies in areas such as reading comprehension, written language, speaking, listening, organization, and time management. These skills are continually related to the students' individual profiles of learning. Contact information: 617-333-2250, http://www.curry.edu/programs-andcourses/undergraduate-programs/special-programs/ld-program-%28pal%29.html Hofstra University-(PALS) Program for Academic Learning Skills There is a onetime fee for the program, which provides every student with a learning specialist from freshmen year through to graduation. Each student is paired up to meet individually with an experienced learning specialist. Contact information: 516- 463-6600, http://www.hofstra.edu/StudentAffairs/stddis/stddis_pals.html University of Nevada, Reno Disability Resource Center Assist students in negotiating disability related barriers and strives to improve access and opportunity. This enables all levels of students with disabilities to become integrated into campus life, and become more successful undergraduate or graduate students while maximizing their independence. Contact information: 775-784-6000, http://www.unr.edu/drc

HELPFUL WEBSITES:
Association on Higher Education and Disability http://www.ahead.org/ Colleges that Change Lives http://www.ctcl.org/ National Center for Learning Disabilities http://www.ncld.org/ Attention Deficit Disorder Association http://www.add.org/site/PageServer Great Schools http://ScwabLearning.org Colleges of Distinction www.collegesofdistinction.com Colleges with Programs for Learning Disabled Students http://www.college-scholarships.comllearningdisabilities.htm