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Is a GED Right for You? General Educational Development
General Educational Development(GED) programs have provided adult education and alternatives to the traditional high school diploma to adult learners with and without disabilities for many years. If you are an adult or a teen struggling in school because of learning disabilities, behavioral limitations, or job and family obligations, a GED program may be the right choice for you. Learn more.

Advocate for Yourself in College
Learn tips to help you advocate for yourself or for your adult daughter or son with a learning disability in college.

Comparative Overview of Section 504 and IDEA
Learn about the differences between Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Explore how the differences and similarities between the two sets of regulations can affect your child's education in public schools.

Section 504 History - Overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Learn about the history of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. What is the basis of this law, and what does it cover? Find out more about this federal regulation and how it can affect your child.

How to File a Formal Complaint with the Office of Civil Rights
Sometimes, even with your best efforts to advocate for your rights in college and vocational school, you may find that staff and administration may be unwilling to provide the support you need to be successful. In those cases, the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (0CR)may be able to assist you. Learn how to file a formal complaint with OCR.

Learning Self-Advocacy
For people with ADHD, both in school and work, special accommodations and services can sometimes help them succeed. When you have special needs, it is you, and only you, as an adult that will and can stand up for your rights. When you are the parent of a child with special needs, it is up to you to stand up and make sure they receive the services they need.

Disability Benefits from the Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration offers disability benefits. Learn more about this program.

Manage Your ADHD in College
Entering college with ADHD or other learning disabilities can be challenging. Find helpful articles and resources to help with transition into college life. Learn how to find the support you need to be a successful student in postsecondary programs.

Testing Accommodations for Section 504 and IDEA
Learn about testing accommodations for students under Section 504 and IDEA. Understand when they are needed and why they aren't always a good idea.

Standardized Tests - How to Help Your Child Prepare for Standardized Testing
Whether your child is in K-12 school or facing college entrance exams, standardized testing will play an important role in his educational future. For schools, standardized testing is an important part of accountability and effectiveness measures. Learn more about standardized testing and how you can help your child prepare.

Deliver Great Presentations
Presenting before a group causes jitters for most of us. Students with learning disabilities are no exception. Regardless of your child’s specific type of learning disability, here are some tips to help her create and deliver a terrific presentation for school.

Teach Your Child Mnemonics to Improve Memory
Learn about mnemonics, what they are, and how they can help students with learning disabilities improve their memory and recall.

How Develop a Study Group
Learn why study groups are an excellent way to study more effectively. Discover ways you can organize your own group. Learning groups are a powerful way to ensure that learning disabled students master the content from classes without being bogged down by the amount of reading required in college classes.

Improve Your Writing Skills - Write a Better Essay - Improve Writing Grades
Whether you are a student with learning disabilities in writing, just looking for ways to improve your writing grades on classroom papers and assignments, or studying for upcoming written exams, learning how to write a three point five paragraph paper will help you get better grades and improve your writing skills. Learn how!

Facts on Underachievement - Why Students With LDs Underachieve in School
Many students with learning disabilities struggle in their area of weakness, but did you know they often perform below their potential in subjects where they have no disability? Learn about underachievement among students with learning disabilities, its signs, causes, and what you can do about it.

Cramming for Tests - Does Cramming Improve Exam and Test Grades
With our lives being so busy and schedules being so tight, most students have tried to cram for an examination at school. Is cramming effective? Learn more about cramming and alternatives that may help improve grades on tests.

Low Grades on a Report Card - Handling Low Grades on Your Child's Report Card
When your child receives low grades on a report card, expected or not, it can be a difficult time for you and your learning disabled child. Learn ways you can prepare for poor report cards in advance, and what you can do to turn this difficult time into a constructive learning experience.

National Center for Learning Disabilities - Education Choices
Learn about educational programs available to students with Learning Disabilities. Explore your options and the various supports available to you as you choose your future educational institution and decide on a career path.

Mapping Your Future.org
Mapping Your Future is a national collaborative, public-service project of the financial aid industry - bringing together the expertise of the industry to provide free college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy services for students, families, and schools.

How to Study.com
This site offers many free resources such as study tips, strategies, and methods for writing good research papers.

Know Your Rights in Public College Programs Under Section 504
Ready for college? Learn important information about your rights as a student with a learning disability.

Is Your Disability
Hidden Disabilities are those that are not easily seen by others. If you have a hidden disability,learn about your rights under federal law with this important information from the US Department of Education.

Free Information on Government Grants and Money for College
Find comprehensive information on government grants, loans, and scholarships for college. This database is completely free, and you can access information without being required to register or provide any of your personal information. The database is fully searchable and provides background information on each program and gives examples of past grant-winning applications.

The College Board: Examination Accomodations
The College Board provides information on entrance exams and how students with disabilities can apply for and receive adaptations and modifications on those assessments. Tests included are: SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests, Advanced Placement Tests (AP), and PSAT/NMSQT.