First, read the information from the following website before proceeding with any type of evaluation: http://www.ldonline.org; click on LD Topics on the home page, look at the listing then click on Adults with LD, next Top Articles, from this list choose Assessments for Adults with LD and/or ADHD.

The article Assessments for Adults with LD and/or ADHD also talks about paying for the evaluation or assessment. You should also consider contacting your local Office or Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR or BVR). If you qualify, you may be able to receive an evaluation without cost.

OVR is the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, a State Agency that helps persons with disabilities help themselves to prepare for, start, and maintain a career

In Pennsylvania, you can locate the nearest office by checking in the blue pages of the phone book under State Government, Labor & Industry then Vocational Rehabilitation Office. There website address is http://www.nepacil.org/OVR .

In Pittsburgh, PA OVR’s phone number is 412-392-4950 or 1-800-442-6371.