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Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology
225 North Avenue NW
Atlanta, GA 30332

Official telephone: (404) 894-2000
Fax number: (404) 894-5520

Website: www.admission.gatech.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE
Learning disabled program contact: Tameeka Hunter,
Disability Services Specialist
Contacting the office: 404 894-2563

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: 215
Services available to LD students:
diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, talking books, tape recorders, videotaped classes, learning center, extended time for tests, Assistive Tech Lab with software, books on tape
LD students are tutored: individually and 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 STUDENTS
Requirements that may be waived for LD students: Some course requirements may be substituted.
Requirements for LD applicants: diagnostic test(s), Child Study Team report (if student is classified)
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: yes
GED is accepted: yes



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