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A Survey of Postsecondary Programs for Students With Learning Disabilities

Mary Beirne-Smith is currently an assistant professor of special education at The University of Alabama. She received her EdD and MEd degrees from the University of Virginia. Dr. Beirne-Smith is co-author of the text Mental Retardation (1986), published by Charles E. Merrill. Her research interests include academic interventions for learners with mild handicaps and lifelong learning for individuals with learning disabilities.

Mary D. Deck

Mary D. Deck received her PhD in counselor education from the University of Virginia and her MEd in special education from the University of North Carolina. She was a special education teacher for 6 years. One of her areas of interest is the guidance and counseling needs of persons with handicaps. She is currently an assistant professor in the Area of Behavioral Studies at The University of Alabama. Address: Mary Beirne-Smith, The University of Alabama, Area of Special Education, PO Box 870231, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0231.

Four-year colleges and universities identified as offering special programs for post-secondary students with learning disabilities were surveyed to determine the types of services provided. Results related to students served, assessment and referral procedures used, academic and nonacademic services offered, and procedures employed for staff training are discussed in this article.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 22, No. 7, 456-457 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/002221948902200712


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