The article lists books, guides, news sheets, and resources on postsecondary programs for learning-disabled students. Entries cover sources of college programs, recently funded programs, existent college programs, college tests, funding sources and employment, information sources, government supported/related publications, and adult groups. (SW)

The listing describes approximately 50 colleges and universities with programs for learning disabled (LD) students. Descriptions are arranged alphabetically by state and include the college's name, address, telephone number, name of contact person, and brief description. Among services listed are textbooks on cassette; academic, career, and…

The article reviews the major components of the Ventura College (California) program for learning disabled adults. (SBH)

This directory lists 62 colleges offering programs for learning disabled (LD) students. Each citation includes the following information: name, address and telephone number of the college; title of the LD program; additional costs; contact person; description of the ideal candidate for the program (intelligence quotient, need for support services,…

The thrust of the program is to provide special services and support to the learning disabled college students in three areas: academic, tutorial, and counseling/advising. (DLS)

In a survey of the 106 California Community Colleges, it was found that over 75 percent operated formal programs for the learning-disabled (LD), while an additional 12 percent provided informal services for their LD student population. Though diversity existed among the college LD programs surveyed, a consistency of process and practice was…

This paper describes current issues and challenges faced by students with learning disabilities, staff, and faculty at Canadian colleges and universities. Programs and initiatives that have proven to be successful are described. An appendix lists resources (mostly Canadian) for further information. (DB)

This directory lists over 400 public and private colleges and universities with programs for students with learning disabilities. The directory is arranged alphabetically by state. For each college or university, the address, telephone number, and contact person are listed, along with a description of the requirements for admission and the…

A strategy, based on organizational change literature, for establishing a college program for learning-disabled students includes such crucial steps as assessing the change effort (nature of the change, environmental factors, initiators of change), establishing a campaign plan (program and decision centers), and developing deployment tactics…

Reviews 1993 book by Marybeth Kravets and Imy F. Wax. Describes text as comprehensive and accurate. Suggests utility for counselors, parents, and students. States that guide's most valuable resource is state-by-state comprehensive listing and evaluation of every program for learning-disabled individuals in the United States and Canada. (CRR)

The paucity of skilled and knowledgeable leadership personnel for postsecondary learning disability programs is a critical limitation to the development of this area of special education. This manuscript delineates competencies needed for leadership personnel and describes a preservice and an inservice training program. The preservice program is…

Landmark College is exclusively for precollege and college students with dyslexia and related learning disabilities, and the students respond to the program with academic success, relief, and increased self-confidence. (MSE)

The Center for the Advancement of Learning was established at Muskingum College (Ohio) in 1991 to coordinate services to disabled, at-risk, and international students. The Center has developed the PLUS Program and the PASS Program. The PLUS Program is a special support program for students with learning disabilities, which provides individual and…

There are students who have "invisible handicaps" specific learning disabilities who need to be identified and given assistance. One such student was discovered in a freshman composition class because of the disparity between his in-class writing and his take-home writing. It was ascertained that he had a learning disability that made it difficult…

This directory was designed to help students with learning disabilities understand the types of college programs and services available to them so they can match their needs with what each school offers. Over 600 colleges and universities are profiled, divided into two sections: colleges and universities that have programs, and colleges and…