“That’s the real problem with kids who struggle with learning . . . Some kids feel like they’re stupid. I want them to know that they’re not. They just learn differently. Once they understand that and have the tools to learn in their individual way, then they can feel good about themselves.”  This quote from Charles Schwab, the financial pioneer who discovered that he had dyslexia at the age of 40, embodies the importance of having federal statutes, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 the Rehabilitation Act, that guarantee special education programs and reasonable accommodations to eligible students with learning disabilities. However, learning disabilities are not exclusive to the formal education process. In fact, learning disabilities often remain with individuals long after their experiences as students. Unfortunately, until the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), individuals with learning disabilities often faced a roadblock when seeking to make the transition from student to professional. The roadblock came in the form of a state licensing exam.

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