[blindLaw] LSAT test accommodations

[Syed Rizvi]

Hi Omar,



These are all great questions and I’ll answer each individually below.



You can definitely receive extra time on the LSAT. Many blind test takers
receive double time, and I have even heard of some receiving triple time.
Therefore, you can rest your eyes as you se fit within your allotted time.



As for extra or extended breaks, if your doctor can support this request, I
believe you could possibly receive such an accommodation. I have not
commonly heard of such an accommodation for blind test takers, but I
understand that taking the exam with enlarged print would be quite
straining on your eyes. I have heard of extra and or extended breaks for
people with diabetes or conditions that cause fatigue. Again, as long as
your doctor supports your request with documentation, then I think you have
a shot.



I would personally recommend taking the exam in-person. I have heard many
accounts of blind test takers having issues with the online exam.



As for exam day, you can use any hardware and or software you request the
use of in your accommodations application. I personally used my own laptop,
along with the JAWS screen reading software, the exam in an accessible
format, the use of excel for the logic games, and the use of Microsoft Word
for the writing portion. You can request zoomtext, or whatever magnifying
software you may use, or a CCTV etc. In summary, as long as you request
what you need, and it is approved, then you can use it on the exam.


Feel free to reach out to me off thread as well if you would like to setup
a time to talk over the phone regarding this matter.



Best of luck!

-Syed



On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 7:57 PM omar duncan via BlindLaw <
blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi all I hope everyone’s weekend going alright and everyone doing well most
> importantly.
>
> I am emailing about different types of accommodations on LSAT for visually
> impaired people.
>
>
> Can visually impaired folks qualify for having breaks within each section
> of the  exam.  Intersection breaks—essentially.
>
> Like if our eyes feel tired and overworked, does the LSAC accommodate that
> on LSAT  depending on whether we take  the LSAT in-person or at our homes
> on the computer ?
>
>
>
>
> Additionally, depending on whether you take the LSAT in-person or at home,
> what kind of hardware and software accommodations can be utilized on exam
> day?
>
> Lastly, while I brought up taking the lsat test  at a center versus at home
> on the computer, what is best while taking the test with  a visual
> impairment?
>
>
>
>
> Thanks for your guys attention.
>
>
> I appreciate any feedback and analysis possible from my peers on this
> subject?
>
>
> Best,
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