[HumanSer] A quick ASWB LMSW exam prep question

[nimisha rana]

Hello Miranda

You are allowed to give the exam in your last semester, at least
that’s what I know, and a lot of my friends did in NJ. Anyway, it’ll
give you some time to study.
Regarding accommodations, I had to go through a process, which included:
First, sending documents signed by my eye doctor to the Disability
office with ASWB, to get the approval.
Second, once approved, applying to the state board for the exam.
Third, once you receive approval letter from your state board, pay the
fees for the exam.
Fourth, once paid, reaching out to Pearson and scheduling the date for the exam.
Accommodation: I have been granted the accommodation of using the
computer with a screen reader at the testing site, extra time for the
exam, a scribe, and a locker.
A small white board and marker is given to all. I don’t know about
your eye condition, but if you have some useable vision and could make
use of the white board, it’ll help. Especially, to jot down the
question number that you’d like to go back and review, so you don’t
waste time going through each and every question.
I didn’t take the practice test, so I don’t know whether it is
accessible or not, but the real exam is accessible. I used JAWS for my
exam. My suggestion for you is to read the tutorial first then start
the exam, especially because we are used to our own laptops and using
another one out of nowhere is a bit adjustment.
I don’t want to scare you and every exam is different, but be prepared
for the questions on scenarios.
Hope this helps. Have a good weekend.
Best,
Nimisha Rana, MSW, LSW


On 7/29/21, Miranda via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi,
> Actually, I have a couple quick questions regarding preparation for this
> exam. I am not able to schedule my exam date until my MSW degree is
> conferred on August 31. As such, I am planning ahead and studying now, hence
> my couple questions. First, has anyone who has taken this exam recently been
> granted the accommodation of using the computer with a screen reader at the
> testing site? Second, it is my understanding that one can purchase access to
> A practice test via the ASWB site once the exam date has been scheduled. Has
> anyone done this and was it accessible with a screen reader? If not, that
> makes me a bit concerned, as it is also my understanding that this practice
> exam emulates that of the actual exam, including the technological aspects.
> I have rented the exam study guide through vital source and also have access
> to the Behavioral Health iPhone app. I was also advised to access Facebook
> groups and YouTube channels, which I am currently exploring. As I am not yet
> able to schedule my exam date, I am taking a slow and steady methodical
> approach to my studying at the moment. My current employment does not
> require licensure, but I do not plan to wait too long to move forward with
> this. I do want to make sure I am prepared enough though, while also
> recognizing that I will never be fully prepared or know everything there is
> to know. my final question for the moment is what accommodation did you ask
> for in lu of having access to a small white board and marker (as it is my
> understanding that these tools are provided to test takers at the testing
> site)?
> Thank you in advance for your time and assistance, and have a wonderful
> weekend!
>
> Best, Miranda
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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