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Ganschow, Leonore; Philips, Lois; Schneider, Elke – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2000
A study examined perspectives and learning experiences of 71 college students with learning disabilities who were granted course substitutions for foreign language requirements. Students rated grammar as the most difficult foreign language task and the majority said they would have enrolled in modified foreign language courses had they been…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Failure, College Students, Learning Disabilities
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Shaw, Stan F.; And Others – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1991
Issues are discussed in the transition of students with learning disabilities from high school to employment or postsecondary education, focusing on the importance of providing instructional and counseling services to help students become self-sufficient, independent thinkers who can self-advocate and be responsible for their actions. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: College Preparation, College Students, Counseling Services, Curriculum Development
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Cook, Lysandra; Hennessey, Mary L.; Cook, Bryan G.; Rumrill, Phillip D. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2007
A focus group with nine university professionals from two large Midwestern universities was conducted to investigate their perceptions regarding the unexpected impact of increasing numbers of students with learning disabilities attending college. Participants consisted of six faculty members, two directors of Offices of Student Disability…
Descriptors: College Students, Special Needs Students, Mainstreaming, Inclusive Schools