Question:
I have a learning disability and I want to attend college to becomea Registered Nurse.Should I pursue it?I have a learning disability I am not the smartest person and I have a six grade reading comprehension level. I barely made it through high school and was often told by people once I graduated from high school that I just slipped through the cracks. That really hurted deeply. I also went to get tested to get into a University after I graduated from high school and the school told me that they never had a student come into their school and score as low on the test as I did and told me that maybe college just isn't for me. What should I do? Do you think that I would be more suited for a technical trade school instead? I want to work on my reading comprehension by attending Sylvan learning center. They help adults as well as children.
Answer:
Are you in the US? If so, contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Office. Voc Rehab is a program that is admistered by the State you live in.. so it is impossible to provide you with a link without knowing what State you reside in..... They can help you find out what you are capable of and will also help you with courses in things like Reading Comprehension to help you become employable in an occupation you will enjoy
I applaude you for you hanging in there & for pursuing a higher education -- KEEP IT UP!!!Also.. you apparently have an idea of what you need & believe me when I tell you that Voc Rehab will do all that they can to help you obtain an education as well as help you stumbling blocks (such as your disability)
I did a search for Vocational Rehabilitation on the Internet & apparently this is a topic that has come up . let's try to google it.
