USING IT TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

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AUTHORS :
Catherine S. FICHTEN, teacher, Collège Dawson and co-director, Adapaptech Research Network
Laura KING, teacher, Cégep André-Laurendeau
Mai N. NGUYEN, research associate, Adaptech Research Network
Maria BARILE, co-director, Adaptech Research Network and president, Éco-Accès
Alice HAVEL, counsellor, Student AccesAbility Centre, Collège Dawson
Alexandre CHAUVIN, research associate, Adaptech Research Network
Jillian BUDD, research associate, Adaptech Research Network
Zohra MIMOUNI, teacher, Collège Montmorency
Odette RAYMOND, educational advisor, Cégep du Vieux Montréal
Jean-Charles JUHEL, retired, Cégep de Sainte-Foy

This article explores the role that IT can play in improving the academic success of learning-disabled college students. The authors discuss the IT required by students dealing with learning disabilities, as well as suggestions for improvement on IT use voiced by these students and other stakeholders (including those providing special-needs services). They conclude with recommendations on how to ensure that IT use in colleges promotes academic success.