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University of Florida
P.O. Box 113115
Gainesville, FL 32611

Official telephone: (352) 392-3261

Website: www.ufl.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2011

Learning Disabled Program OfficeTOP
Learning disabled program contact: Jim Gorske,
Assistant Dean, Director Disability Resource Center
Contacting the office: 352 392-8565, extension 200

About the ProgramTOP
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:
diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, readers, reading machines, tape recorders, extended time for tests
LD students are tutored: 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 StudentsTOP
Requirements that may be waived for LD students: Foreign language and math requirements may be waived or substituted.
Requirements for LD applicants: diagnostic test(s) are required
An essay is required: yes
Untimed tests are accepted: yes
GED is accepted: yes

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