[nabs-l] Pratix

[Sanchas, Robert]

Hi,

When I took all seven of my Praxis exams in the last three years; they sent me a person to read for me when all I ask for was a screen reader and enlarger. The person reading for me was interesting since I was not expecting it. It really helped with the math sections hearing it from a human voice in stead of a simulated voice. If you need I can give you the number to my DSC and they can most likely explain how to request it to your DSS person... I took it at one of the testing centers not on campus.

Rob.
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Robert A. Sanchas
Co-Facilitator-Bridging Connections
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Sent: Monday, October 5, 2015 8:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Pratix

Hi Laura,
I had to take several Praxis exams to become a teacher. I called and asked for the use of a screen reader as an accommodation for writing portions and they approved it with no problem. Be careful though to make sure they don’t specify a screen reader you don’t use or have access to. I asked for a screen reader but they approved JAWS. At the time I did not have access to a computer with JAWS. I used the computer in the DSS where I took one of my tests but if I had had to take it at another location, I would have needed to provide my own.

I would give them a call.

Best,
Greg

> On Oct 5, 2015, at 10:10 AM, laura via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I am interested if others have been able to have screen reading software as
> an accommodation the Practix. I am currently registering to taking it and my
> dss person form the college is not sure how to request this because it is
> not offered as one of the accommodations. So I thought I would put this out
> there for advice and suggestions on the Pratix it is a standardize test
> offered by ETS.
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>
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> Thanks for your help
>
> Laura
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