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Whether seeking admission to a high school, college, or graduate program, or attempting to obtain a professional license or certification for a trade, it is difficult to achieve such goals without sitting for some kind of standardized exam or high-stakes test. While many testing entities have made efforts to ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities, the Department continues to receive questions and complaints relating to excessive and burdensome documentation demands, failures to provide needed testing accommodations, and failures to respond to requests for testing accommodations in a timely manner.  \nThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures that individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to fairly compete for and pursue such opportunities by requiring testing entities to offer exams in a manner accessible to persons with disabilities. When needed testing accommodations are provided, test-takers can demonstrate their true aptitude.  \nThe Department of Justice (Department) published revised final regulations implementing the ADA for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010. These rules clarify and refine issues that have arisen over the past 20 years and contain new and updated requirements.  \nOverview  \nThis publication provides technical assistance on testing accommodations for individuals with disabilities who take standardized exams and other high-stakes tests. It addresses the obligations of testing entities, which include private, state, or local government entities that offer exams related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary (high school), postsecondary (college and graduate school), professional (law, medicine, etc. ), or trade (cosmetology, electrician, etc. ) purposes. Who is entitled to testing accommodations, what types of testing accommodations must be provided, and what  \n[https://www.ada.gov/regs2014/testing_accommodations. html](https://www.ada.gov/regs2014/testing_accommodations. html) Page 1 of 10  \ndocumentation may be required of the person requesting testing accommodations are also discussed.  \nWhat Kinds Of Tests Are Covered?  \nExams administered by any private, state, or local government entity related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education, professional, or trade purposes are covered by the ADA and testing accommodations, pursuant to the ADA, must be provided.1  \nExamples of covered exams include:  \n High school equivalency exams (such as the GED);  \n High school entrance exams (such as the SSAT or ISEE);  \n College entrance exams (such as the SAT or ACT);  \n Exams for admission to professional schools (such as the LSAT or MCAT);  \n Admissions exams for graduate schools (such as the GRE or GMAT); and  \n Licensing exams for trade purposes (such as cosmetology) or professional purposes (such as bar exams or medical licensing exams, including clinical assessments) .  \nWhat Are Testing Accommodations?  \nTesting accommodations are changes to the regular testing environment and auxiliary aids and services2 that allow individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their true aptitude or achievement level on standardized exams or other high-stakes tests.  \nExamples of the wide range of testing accommodations that may be required include:  \n Braille or large-print exam booklets;  \n Screen reading technology;  \n Scribes to transfer answers to Scantron bubble sheets or record dictated notes and essays;  \n[https://www.ada.gov/regs2014/testing_accommodations. html](https://www.ada.gov/regs2014/testing_accommodations. html) Page 2 of 10  \n Extended time;  \n Wheelchair-accessible testin","cbCaibP6hD2DCDik","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibP6hD2DCDik","pdf",171542,"English","# Overview\n## Who is entitled to testing accommodations\n# What kinds of tests are covered?\n# What are testing accommodations?\n# Who is eligible to receive testing accommodations?","[{\"question\":\"Which tests are covered under the ADA for testing accommodations?\",\"answer\":\"The ADA covers exams administered by private, state, or local government entities related to applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing for secondary, postsecondary, professional, or trade purposes.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of testing accommodations may be required?\",\"answer\":\"Accommodations can include accessible exam materials (e.g., Braille or large print), screen reading technology, scribes, extended time, wheelchair-accessible stations, distraction-free rooms, physical prompts, and permission to bring and take medications.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the ADA define eligibility for testing accommodations?\",\"answer\":\"Eligibility is for individuals with disabilities—those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity or major bodily function. The determination should generally not require extensive analysis and is made without regard to positive effects of certain measures, while negative effects may be considered.\"}]","Testing Accommodations - ADA Requirements for Accessible Standardized Examinations | PDF",1789468724,25]