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Western New England University

Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119-2684

Official telephone: (413) 782-3111
Toll-free telephone: (800) 325-1122
Fax number: (413) 782-1777
Website: www.wne.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE
Learning disabled program contact: Bonni Alpert,
Assistant Dean
Contacting the office: 413 782-1257

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
Total number of students in LD program: 320
Services available to LD students:
remedial English, other special classes, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, talking books, reading machines, tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests, assistive technology, text-to-speech software, speech-to-text software, alternate format books; accommodations provided on an individual basis.
LD students are tutored: individually
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: Admission requirements for LD students are the same as for all students.
Requirements for LD applicants: diagnostic test(s) are required, Clinician form filled out by clinician and letter from clinician on their letterhead stating diagnosis, impact of disability, and suggested accommodations required.
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: yes
GED is accepted: yes

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