University of Southern Maine - Services for Learning Disabled Students

About Learning Disabled Programs and Services

This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

• There is support for Learning Disabled students but there is not a specific program available for Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
• 65 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1994.
• 15 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1994.
• 5 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1994 year.

• Diagnostic tests are required.
• Other: Teacher recommendations must also be submitted.
• A personal interview is required.
• An essay is required.
• Untimed tests are accepted.
• GED certification is accepted.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Remedial Math
  • Remedial English
  • Remedial Reading
  • Note-taking Services
  • Oral Tests
  • Readers
  • Tutors
  • Talking Books
  • Tape Recorders
  • Video-taped Classes
  • Other: extended time for tests, test scribes, computers for test-taking.
• Learning Disabled students are tutored individually.
• Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.

• The Learning Disabled student program runs on a partial term.
• A lighter course load is not given to Learning Disabled students.
• Additional time is not given to complete degree.
• No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
• There are 2 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Joyce Branaman, Coord, Academic Support Svcs for Students with Disabilities, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Joyce Branaman, Coord, Academic Support Svcs for Students with Disabilities, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 207 780-4706.