Countdown to College: What's Available to LD Students

When you add learning disabilities (LD) to the mix during the college admissions process, the search can go from plain confusing to utterly bewildering. Parents of students with learning disabilities must do more homework. Their questions encompass the traditional parental concerns of security, drinking on campus and dining options but additionally, they need to understand each college's academic environment. In the jargon of learning disabilities, this is referred to as accommodations and support programs.

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