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 \n• evidence from the applicant’s registered health practitioner is provided to the Department; and  \n• the requests are approved by the Department.  \nExamples of additional accommodations  \nAdditional accommodations may include:  \n• sitting the test in a quiet room  \n• a paper print-out of the test that uses a different background and/or text colour  \n• extra test attempts  \n• a rest break between test attempts.  \nApplicants can also request support from the Test Facilitator, such as:  \n• showing them how to use the computer or tablet  \n• using the computer or tablet for them  \n• giving them headphones to listen to the questions  \n• reading the test questions aloud  \n• selecting their answers if they respond verbally.  \nNote: Some Citizenship Test Centres may not be able to provide certain additional accommodations.  \nOFFICIAL  \nEvidence should come from a registered health practitioner who is qualified to diagnose or treat the relevant condition. Evidence from non-regulated or alternative practitioners (e.g. holistic healers) isnot accepted.  \nSection A – Applicant Details  \nApplicant’s full name:  \nApplicant’s date of birth:  \nSection B – Health Practitioner Assessment  \n1. In what capacity have you dealt with the applicant and over what period of time? For example, as GP, consultant, other medical professional. Provide details:  \n2. Does the applicant have a permanent or temporary physical or cognitive impairment that prevents them from sitting the Standard Test, even with support from the Test Facilitator?  \nYes  No   \n3. Provide a description of the physical or cognitive impairment and how it affects the applicant’s ability to sit the Standard Test, even with support from the Test Facilitator:  \n4. 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