University of Michigan- Ann Arbor - 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.
• There were 210 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.

Application requirements are the same as for other students.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Remedial Math
  • Remedial English
  • Remedial Reading
  • Other Special Classes
  • Diagnostic Testing Services
  • Note-taking Services
  • Oral Tests
  • Readers
  • Tutors
  • Talking Books
  • Reading Machines
  • Tape Recorders
  • Untimed Tests
  • Learning Center
  • Other: Adaptive Technology Computing Site, assisted registration, student support groups, free photo copying, free cassette tapes, study rooms, spell-checkers.
• Learning Disabled students are tutored individually.
• Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.

• The Learning Disabled student program runs on a full 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.
• Stuart Segal, Ph.D., Coord. of Services for Students with Learning Disabilities, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Stuart Segal, Ph.D., Coord. of Services for Students with Learning Disabilities, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at (313) 764-7485.
• Other important information: Students should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities during the application process. All services received through this office are free. In addition, the Reading and Learning Skills Center also offers services, but these involve a fee.