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Exam access arrangements: extra time, breaks, and rooms
Exam arrangements can include extra time, rest breaks, assistive technology, a reader, a scribe, modified papers, or a separate room. The right setup depends on what barrier the exam creates.
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Exam arrangements can include extra time, rest breaks, assistive technology, a reader, a scribe, modified papers, or a separate room. The right setup depends on what barrier the exam creates.
- Ask early, because deadlines can be much earlier…
- Explain the functional barrier, not only the diagnosis
- Check practical details like room access, toilet access,…
- Ask for a trial run if equipment or…
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- 1Ask early, because deadlines can be much earlier than the exam
- 2Explain the functional barrier, not only the diagnosis
- 3Check practical details like room access, toilet access, and medication
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Exam arrangements can include extra time, rest breaks, assistive technology, a reader, a scribe, modified papers, or a separate room. The right setup depends on what barrier the exam creates.
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Exam arrangements can include extra time, rest breaks, assistive technology, a reader, a scribe, modified papers, or a separate room. The right setup depends on what barrier the exam creates.
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Ask early, because deadlines can be much earlier than the exam. Start here so the rest of the guide has a clear foundation.
Exam arrangements can include extra time, rest breaks, assistive technology, a reader, a scribe, modified papers, or a separate room. The right setup depends on what barrier the exam creates.
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- Ask early, because deadlines can be much earlier than the exam.
- Watch out: This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. For safety-critical equipment, transfers,…
- Keep copies of anything you send and any reply you receive.
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- Check practical details like room access, toilet access, and medication.
- Ask for a trial run if equipment or software is involved.
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At a glance
- Exam arrangements can include extra time, rest breaks, assistive technology, a reader, a scribe, modified papers, or a separate room.…
- Ask early, because deadlines can be much earlier than the exam.
- Explain the functional barrier, not only the diagnosis.
- Evidence that helps: Ask early, because deadlines can be much earlier than the exam
- Avoid: This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. For safety-critical…
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- How to describe your barrier clearlyDownload not available yet — use the copyable wording in this guide.