Learning Disabilities Program

 The Learning Disabilities Program is a component of the Student Accessibility Center (SAC) at UWM, whose mission is to create an accessible community which provides equal access to all students. The Learning Disabilities Program provides services to prospective and current students with learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, and traumatic brain injuries.

SENIOR COUNSELOR	Barbara Simon Mitchell Hall 113A	barbaras@uwm.edu (414)229-4564
DISABILITY COUNSELOR	Ann Kowaliczko Mitchell Hall 113B	kowalicz@uwm.edu (414)229-6239

 
Eligibility
In order to be eligible, students must have a documented disability which represents a significant barrier to one of life’s major activities. Current and comprehensive documentation of disability is required in order to be eligible for the program. For students with learning disabilities, this documentation would include the most recent M-Team report, and a report from the school psychologist with test scores. Preferred test batteries include the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS IV), and Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-educational Battery-Revised. Ideally, students with ADHD and traumatic brain injuries will submit a recent neuropsychological evaluation.

Services
Students who meet eligibility criteria receive individual counseling and guidance. In addition, students may be eligible for academic accommodations based upon specific disability-related needs. These accommodations may include but are not limited to:

• Priority registration
• Notetaking assistance
• Exam accommodations
• Taped textbooks
• Use of computer
• Tutoring
• Progress reports

Application
Students are encouraged to provide the LD Program with the required documentation and application as early as possible, ideally, before the start of the semester. Students must complete an application for general University admission, in addition to applying separately to the LD Program. 

Checklist for LD/ADHD Application   printable checklist 

______ Complete application for Admission to UWM.


______ Make arrangements to take the ACT with accommodations if possible.

______ Submit documentation of disability and LD/ADHD program application to the
             LD Program at the Student Accessibility Center in Mitchell 112.

______ Schedule English and Math or AOC Placement tests with Testing Office (229-4689).
            
            Complete online Special Accommodations Request Form for placement testing if you need accommodations.

______ Schedule appointment with LD Counselor.

Documentation for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and
Learning Disability: http://www4.uwm.edu/sac/forms.html

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