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Northern Illinois University - Services for Learning Disabled Students
Programs|Application Requirements|Student Services|Term and Staff Information
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.
- 84 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1995.
- 27 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1995.
- 23 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.
- There were 128 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.
Application Requirements
Application requirements are the same as for other students.
Learning Disabled Student Services
- List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
- Note-taking Services
- Oral Tests
- Readers
- Talking Books
- Reading Machines
- Tape Recorders
- Untimed Tests
- Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.
Learning Disabled Term and Staff Information
- The Learning Disabled student program runs on a partial term.
- A lighter course load is given to Learning Disabled students.
- Additional time is given to complete degree.
- No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
- There are 1 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- There are 8 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Sharon Wyland, Coordinator, Center for Accessibility Resource, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Other important information:
Applicants are not required to indicate disabilities. Often students seek
services after admission and course enrollment.
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