Defining a Learning Disability

The Office of Learning Disabilities Services (OLDS) complies with University policies and Federal laws (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) to facilitate academic adjustments that helps "otherwise qualified" students with documented learning disabilities to access programs and services throughout the University.

The ADA defines a covered disability as an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. In turn, the implementing regulations and guidance that have been adopted by the Department of Justice state that the existence of a substantial limitation is to be determined by comparing the individual in question “to most people – that is, to the average person in the general population.” 

 For more information see the student handbook, section 05.301 through 05.406.