What Are Exam Accommodations?
“Test accommodations are any modifications made to tests or testing conditions that allow students with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or limited English-language ability to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a testing situation.”
-EdGlossary
How to Recognize You May Need Accommodations
How to Recognize You May Need Accommodations
- You struggle to complete the practice exam within the allotted time.
- You have received accommodations on prior standardized tests.
- You have difficulty comprehending questions due to language.
- You have poor vision and need larger print or screen reading technology.
- English is not your first language.
- You have a physical challenge that requires extra accommodations.
Different Types of ASWB Test Accommodations
Documented Disabilities:
- Documented disabilities are protected under federal and/or state law and apply to a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity
- State or provincial social work board and ASWB will cooperate with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation, including the ADA
- Other needs may require nonstandard testing arrangements: Diabetes monitoring, ambulatory arrangements for broken bones, and additional breaks due to pregnancy
English as a Second Language:
- Some state social work boards allow special arrangements for candidates who use English as a second language.
How To Request Accommodations:
- You must receive approval from the ASWB before registering for your licensing exam
- Complete the form found here: https://bit.ly/aswbtesting
- 2 parts: 1 to be completed by you and 1 to be completed by your health care provider or other professional.
- Submit the request to ASWB who will notify you within 2 weeks of whether the requested arrangements are approved, incomplete, or denied.
- Once approved, then you can register to take the exam.
- When your registration is complete, you will receive an Authorization to Test email that specifies the nonstandard testing arrangements you are approved for.
- Schedule your exam with Pearson VUE:
- Depending on the nature of your nonstandard testing arrangements, you may not be able to schedule your exam online, but will be able to schedule by phone.
- Refer to your Authorization to Test email for scheduling and cancellation instructions.
Examples of Common Testing Accommodations
- Extended time
- Paper and pencil exam
- A private room
- Access to a snack or water
- English dictionary
- Live test reader
- Ambulatory arrangements
More Information About ASWB Accommodations
- Nonstandard Testing Arrangements: https://bit.ly/aswbnonstandard
- Candidate Rules Agreement: https://bit.ly/candidaterules
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