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University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst
37 Mather Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9313

Official telephone: (413) 545-0111
Website: www.umass.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE
Learning disabled program contact: Benjamin Ostiguy,
Associate Director, Disability Services
Contacting the office: 413 545-0892

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" 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.
Institution accepts students according to the above definition: yes
Learning disabled program available: support services but no program
Services available to LD students:
other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, talking books, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, extended time for tests, learning specialists.
LD students are tutored: individually and in small groups
A lighter course load is allowed for LD students: yes
Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students: yes
There are additional costs for LD students: no

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS
Admission requirements for LD students are the same as those for other students: yes
Requirements that may be waived for LD students: Diagnostic tests may be submitted in lieu of SAT Reasoning for state residents. Foreign language degree requirement may be modified.
Requirements for LD applicants: SAT I, diagnostic test(s) are required
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: yes
GED is accepted: yes

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