Learning Disability Accommodation and Signaling

Reader Joe Munson sent me this thoughtful message.  Reprinted with his permission.

Dear Bryan,

It occurred to me the other day that many high schools and even colleges will basically waive certain subjects for you if you have even moderate learning disabilities (or can get a psychologist to say you do). Foreign languages, gym, even math can basically be waived (I know, because math and foreign languages were waived for me).

This is strange, if these subjects were so crucial, you would think sch...