U of M Will Host Program About Going to College for the Benefit of Students with Learning Disabilities

For release: October 26, 2009
For press information, contact Gabrielle Maxey, 901/678-2843

The University of Memphis will host the program “Making the Transition to College for Students with Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Brister Hall, Room 220.

The program is designed for high school juniors and seniors with learning disabilities and/or ADHD, and for their parents, guidance counselors, and special education personnel.

The staff of Student Disability Services (SDS) at the U of M will discuss how to make sound decisions about college, the differences between high school and college accommodations, documentation requirements for college accommodations, the SDS program at the U of M, and University admissions requirements.

There is no charge to attend the program; however, reservations are necessary by Nov. 11. Persons who plan to attend should call 901-678-2880.

Free parking will be provided in Lot 19, across from Wilder Tower at Patterson and Mynders Road.