[HumanSer] A quick ASWB LMSW exam prep question

[Miranda]

Hi Nimisha,
Thank you so much for your response. As I understand it, each state differs in whether or not the exam can be taken during the final semester of graduate school. In the state of Virginia where I reside, we are not permitted to take the exam until after our degree has been conferred. As far as the whiteboard, I have no usable vision, hence my question regarding alternative accommodations. Thank you for letting me know that you were granted the accommodation of using a screen reader for the exam itself. What was the need for the scribe? I only ask, since the exam is taken via the computer and not in print. Clarification for this would be very much appreciated. As far as the disability accommodation forms, could these be completed by a vocational rehabilitation professional, since they would be better qualified to provide validation of reasoning for accommodations?
Thank you again for your time and assistance, and have a wonderful weekend!

Best, Miranda


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> On Jul 29, 2021, at 9:56 PM, nimisha rana via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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