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Dyslexia
accommodations.(or
'academic adjustments').
Some
common accommodations. You
will need to obtain some evidence of your dyslexia, usually in the form of an
assessment report from a psychologist. In some countries (e.g. the UK)
this will be paid for by the university (via the local education authority), but
in many countries (like the US), unfortunately, you will be expected to fund this
yourself.  The
following accommodations are typical of those commonly used in colleges and universities.
However, no student should need all of these:
- use
of computer/word processor with spell check and grammar check.
- load
priority scheduling.
- reduced
course.
- front
row seating.
- extended
time for tests/exams and in-class writing assignments.
- quiet
test environment (e.g. in a side room).
- large
print-size tests.
- an
alternative to scantron or "bubble" type answer sheet.
- a
reader (sometimes called an 'amanuensis').
- books
on tape.
- a
reading machine.
- provision
of someone to write for you (scribe).
- use
of a computer/word processor with spell check and grammar check.
- use
of an electronic spell-checker.
- use
of a calculator.
- tape
recorded lectures.
- note-taking
assistance.
- assistive
technology aids, such as screen enlargement, screen reader, voice input, word
acceleration and 'TextHelp' computer program for writing assignments.
- substitution
for non-essential course requirements.
- opportunity
to clarify information and instructions with professors.
- provision
of handouts of lesson notes or copies of overhead projections.
- financial
allowance for extra photocopying.
(With
thanks to the University
of Memphis Student Disability Services,
edited).
 In
the US, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) are
the pertinent Federal laws; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 uses
the term "academic adjustments" when referring to ways of promoting instructional
and programmatic access for students with disabilities. The term "reasonable accommodation
and support services" is used in these Practices because it emphasizes the goal
of addressing the student's disability-related need for equal access in the academic
setting.
Colleges with special programs
for dyslexic students can be found on this page: •
Colleges with programs for dyslexic students.
Send
us your feedback to
this email address: 
Please
put 'Dyslexia College Accommodations' in the subject line. 
Here
are some examples listing the requirements published by a few universities, which
may be helpful:
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