Learning Disabilities Program (LDP)
The LD Program is based out of the Academic Achievement Center (AACE). The LDP provides services above and beyond that of just ensuring appropriate accommodations for students with a disability. Students that wish to participate in the LDP must have appropriate documentation of their disability and a desire to complete their college education. There is a fee for participation in this program.
Services in the LDP include the following:
- Specialized academic advising with the LD specialist
- Professor notification of accommodations required by the student.
-One on one tutoring services from former professors/teachers.
- Individualized instructional strategies from the Learning Disabilities Specialist.
- Orientation for new LDP students at the beginning of the academic year.
- Monitored study time.
- Assistive technology and other required specialized academic materials.
- Priority registration for developmental and study skill classes.
- Learning style assessment and academic testing.
- Counseling services available upon referral or request.
- Academic progress monitoring which will be shared with the student (and parents if permission is given).
- Appropriate accommodations related to the individual student needs.
