The problems and special opportunities that face the college candidate with learning disabilities are discussed. It is suggested that Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act has not succeeded in forcing the vast majority of colleges and universities to establish special programs for students with learning disabilities. (MLW)

The legislative history of Section 504 is outlined, including amendments and related regulations. Cases involving employment, education, and transportation are reviewed. The Davis decision, involving a hearing-impaired woman's application to nursing education, and subsequent judicial interpretation are examined. (Journal availibity: California…

Recent litigation under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and unresolved issues in the application of section 504 to colleges and universities are examined. Section 504 is a federal statute expressing a national commitment to end discrimination against individuals on the basis of handicap. Three issues that currently confound efficient…