Details of Exam Accommodations

Accommodations must be appropriate to the impairment within the context of the examination tasks and setting. Please indicate the specific accommodation(s) requested and provide a rationale for each. (Please note that requesting a non-specific accommodation(s) such as “extra time” or “maximum allowable time” will delay the review of your request Examples of specific accommodations include “25% extra testing time” or “a reader to read aloud all questions and answer choices”.

If accommodations are being requested for multiple exam types, a separate application must be completed for each exam. Knowledge and Performance Exams for the same certification are considered different exam types.

For accommodation request, please include supporting documenation including rationale. 

Supporting documentation from an evaluator or medical provider who is qualified to diagnose the specific disability must be attached to this request. Because the provision of reasonable accommodations is based on assessment of the current impact of a disability, it is important to provide recent documentation. As the manifestations of a disability may vary over time and in different settings, in most cases, an evaluation should have been conducted within the past three (3) years.

Acceptable documentation must include:

• A clear and professionally recognized diagnosis of the specific disability, e.g., diagnostic category from current edition of ICD or DSM
• A description of the specific diagnostic criteria and the diagnostic tests used, including date(s) of evaluation; specific test results and, where appropriate, the most current normative data; and interpretation of the test results
• Confirmation of a differential diagnosis, i.e., that the symptoms observed are not attributable to other disorders or factors such as English-as-a second language (ESL)
• A description of how the physical or mental impairment limits the candidate’s ability to perform major life activities in comparison to the average person in the general population and a description of the impact of such functional limitations in the context of a standardized administration of the examination for which accommodations are being requested
• A specific rationale for each requested accommodation, including an explanation of how the accommodation(s) will reduce the impact of the identified functional limitation
• Relevant educational, developmental, and medical history, including any accommodations received by the candidate in the past for standardized examinations such as college, graduate and professional school admissions tests, and professional licensing and certifying examinations
• Signature and credentials of, and contact information for, the evaluator or medical provider

A candidate’s request for exam accommodation(s) will be reviewed only if s/he has filed a complete application and been determined to be eligible for the relevant exam. To maximize flexibility in the scheduling of their exams, candidates are encouraged to submit requests for accommodation(s) at the time they request for exam to be added to their CASLI account. A candidate requesting exam accommodations, who has applied and is eligible for an exam, must have submitted a complete request for accommodation(s) to CASLI and received a response to such request before an exam may be scheduled. The submission of an incomplete request may delay the review of the request or result in its denial. A candidate will receive notification if his/her request is incomplete.

Request Processing and Reconsideration

CASLI may take up to 30 days to evaluate a complete request for accommodations. Official notice of the decision regarding the request will be provided via email at the email address provided by the candidate above. If accommodations are approved, CASLI staff will coordinate with the appropriate test site to arrange for the accommodations. Candidates should not contact a test site unless and until instructed to do so by CASLI staff.

If the requested accommodations are denied, a request for a reconsideration of that decision may be made in writing to CASLI. Please note that requests for reconsideration are generally more effective if they include a specific reason(s) for the request and additional documentation that was not included in the original request.

Acknowledgement and Verification

To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information recorded on this request form is true and accurate. I understand that my request for accommodations, including this form and all supporting documentation, must be received by CASLI sufficiently in advance of my anticipated test date in order to provide adequate time to evaluate and process my request. I acknowledge and agree that any information submitted by me or on my behalf may be used by CASLI for the following purposes:

• Evaluating my eligibility for accommodations. When appropriate, my information may be disclosed to qualified independent reviewers for this purpose.
• Conducting research. Any disclosure of my information by CASLI will not contain information that could be used to identify me individually; information that is presented in research publications will be reported only in the aggregate.

I authorize CASLI to contact the entities and the professional(s) identified in the documentation I am submitting in connection with this request to obtain further information. I authorize such entities and professionals to provide CASLI with all requested further information.

I further understand that CASLI reserves the right to take action if it determines that false information or false statements have been presented on this request form or in connection with my request for exam accommodations.