Students With Learning Disabilities at the U of A

1. Students With Learning Disabilities at the U of A Roman Munoz Kiley Halsted Trysta Tatum Joaquin Zamudio

2. University of Arizona Disability Resource Center (DRC) • Disability is an element of diversity that is integral to our society and to the University of Arizona campus community. • The Disability Resource Center collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create educational environments that are usable, equitable, sustainable, and inclusive to all members of the university community. Click here to watch the DRC overview.

3. University of Arizona “SALT” • “Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques” • Nationally recognized model of comprehensive enhanced services for students with learning and attention challenges. The services include: • Individualized Learning Plans (ILP) • Learning Strategies Instruction • Study Sessions (tutoring) • Writing, Math and Science Skill Development Seminars • Psychological Services • Assistive Technologies • Leadership & Social Programs • Today, more than 550 students with Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), Dyslexia, and a range of other learning and attention challenges apply to the SALT Center to fulfill their dream of earning a college degree.

4. Typical Accommodations

5. Dragon Naturally Speaking • Dragon is the world’s best-selling speech recognition software. It turns your speech into text and can make virtually any computer task easier and faster. • This program helps students who have difficulty writing write more quickly and effectively. • Helpful for people with dyslexia

6. LiveScribe Pen • It is often suggested that students use with learning disabilities use a LiveScribe Pen. • This is a pen with a recorder inside. • Students write as much as they can on a special paper. • They can place the pen on the area of the sheet where text is missing and the pen will dictate the missing words. • Great tool for students with disabilities \

7. Kurzweil Education Systems • A powerful way for students who struggle with printed text to access curriculum materials • keep up with assigned reading • learn critical study skills • successfully complete writing projects and test independently. • Reads text aloud

8. Websites http://drc.arizona.edu/ http://www.salt.arizona.edu/ http://www.nuance.com/dragon/index.htm http://www.kurzweiledu.com/kurzweil-3000-v13-windows.html http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/