Two part educational program series, "Successful Transition To College For Students With Learning Disabilities: What Every Family Needs To Know."

NCLD and 92nd Street Y present: NCLD and 92nd Street Y present: "Successful Transition To College For Students With Learning Disabilities: What Every Family Needs To Know."The National Center for Learning Disabilities will be collaborating with the 92nd Street Y in New York City to present the two part educational program series, "Successful Transition To College For Students With Learning Disabilities: What Every Family Needs To Know." This two-part series will provide insights into the realities that students with learning disabilities face as they prepare to apply to and attend college. Learn about accommodations and modifications, LD documentation, assistive technologies, disclosure and navigating the college experience. Identify tools and strategies that lead to a successful college transition. Carefully selected panelists will present and discuss targeted issues with the audience. As part of the registration process, the audience will have the opportunity to email their questions for the panel discussion. SESSION 1...FOR PARENTS ONLY...Sunday, March 2nd, 7:30-9:30 pm Panelists include: a parent of a child with LD who has successfully completed the college application process, a Director of a college Student Resource Center, a clinician with expertise in LD, and a high school guidance counselor SESSION 2...FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS TOGETHER ...Sunday, March 16th, 3:00-5:00 pm Panelists include: a high school senior with LD, a college freshman with LD, a college upperclassman with LD, and a recent college graduate with LD Location: 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York City, NY(located on Lexington Avenue between 91st & 92nd Streets) Cost: $75/family To purchase tickets for this subscription please call Y-Charge at 212.415.5500 or visit the 92nd Street Y box office at Lexington at 92nd Street during our Hours of Operation.Those interested in learning more about partial scholarships for this series should contact Beth Teitelman at the 92nd Street Y at 212.415.5699.