[nfbcs] Testing Accommodations

[Nancy Coffman]

I believe we had an NFB member from Iowa take a test through Pearson. they had not offered Braille but she finally got it. no matter who the testing service is, I would request Braille. There is no precedent for Braille testing accommodation.

Nancy Coffman

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> On Mar 25, 2018, at 3:08 PM, Leslie Fairall via nfbcs <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone:
> 
> I'm preparing to take a professional examination conducted by PSI. I've heard that they bought Pearson View, but unsure about that. The accommodations form states that they provide a reader/scribe, but does not mention Braille at all. Upon taking the exam, you immediately receive your license at the test site. The exam is done via computer instead of paper and pencil. However, my concern is that I would not a have a Braille copy of the test questions. I believe this is essential since the questions are designed to be tricky and need to be read multiple times to ensure the correct response is selected. Has anyone (including counselors) requested a Braille exam from PSI? If so, did it work out with the computer administration?
> I apologize if I am posting to the wrong list, so please let me know if there is another list where this message could be posted. Thanks.
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> Leslie Fairall
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