VISITOR: I am working with a young man with severe dyscalculia—who is having problems getting into a 4 yr college. His psychiatrist has diagnosed him with a mathematics disorder—but the school is not accepting it.
Is there a specific test that can be done, to help him prove he has the disability so he can get the math waiver and still graduate with a BA? Thank you for your assistance.
- California Department of Rehabilitation Worker
DYSCALCULIA.ORG: The school cannot deny that he has a disability. They can request that his documentation meet certain requirements, but once met, they cannot refuse to accept that he has a learning disability. They do not have to grant a math waiver, if math is integral to his course of study. Please see this document about Best Practices for College Math Course Waivers and Substitutions, and our waiver and substitution page. He can also file a complaint with the OCR using this form. The school should also have an appeal and grievance policy.
