Illinois State University - 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 no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.

Application requirements are the same as for other students.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Remedial Math
  • Remedial English
  • Note-taking Services
  • Oral Tests
  • Readers
  • Tutors
  • Talking Books
  • Untimed Tests
  • Other: other testing accommodations, enlarged texts, computer assistance. Study/support groups.
• Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
• Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.

• The Learning Disabled student program runs on a full 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.
• There are 1 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Dr. Judy Smithson, Director, Office of Disability Concerns, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 309 438-5853.
• Other important information: Office assists students in notifying instructors of necessary accommodations and in advance registration. Many volunteer tutors are also available.