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Learning Disabilities within Postsecondary Education: Suggestions for Administrators and Faculty Members
Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation
  • Steve C. Capps
  • Amber M. Henslee, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Douglas R. Gere
Abstract

Learning disabilities (LD) are a significant issue in the U.S. educational system and the fastest growing disability group in need of services at the postsecondary educational level. This growth has led to an increase in colleges and universities offering support services to the adult LD population. However, many students are still having difficulty remaining in college and completing degree programs. This difficulty may arise, in part, from confusion and misunderstanding among postsecondary professionals, including disability support coordinators and professors. The purpose of this article is to address some of the issues postsecondary educational staff and faculty members come across when dealing with the adult learning disabled population.

Department(s)
Psychological Science
Keywords and Phrases
  • Learning Disabilities,
  • Disability Services,
  • College Students,
  • Postsecondary Education
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2002 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
9-1-2002
Publication Date
01 Sep 2002
Disciplines
Citation Information
Steve C. Capps, Amber M. Henslee and Douglas R. Gere. "Learning Disabilities within Postsecondary Education: Suggestions for Administrators and Faculty Members" Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation Vol. 1 Iss. 3 (2002) p. 15 - 24 ISSN: 1536-710X
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amber-henslee/19/