The College Board and the ACT organization offer the opportunity for disabled students or their parents to request reasonable accommodations for testing. Specific test dates are usually designated for students who require accommodations, so make sure you check out dates and deadlines for paperwork and registration well ahead of time. Your child’s school counseling office should have this information available.
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There are many ways that test administrators can accommodate your child’s needs, but in general, special arrangements are typically made in regard to any of the following factors: time, physical arrangements, test administrator, or test materials.
- Time: If your child needs additional time to take the SAT or ACT, the allotted test time can be officially extended by 50 percent. Extended time limits include additional breaks and rest periods. Testing can also take place over more than one day or at a specific time of day, if necessary.
- Physical arrangements: If your child needs special physical arrangements, such as a table under which a wheelchair would fit or different lighting, arrangements can be made. Fluorescent lights often impact students with visual impairments and a distraction-free room can probably be provided. Testing can also be made available in a small group setting or you may request specific seating, if needed.
Author: Amy Ambler
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