Documentation Guidelines

These guidelines apply to candidates requesting ADA-eligible accommodations for the first time and for candidates who have previously received special accommodations, as some conditions become less disabling over time. There is no guarantee that candidates receiving special accommodations in prior examinations will need or receive the same degree of accommodation, or any accommodation, on future examinations.

Keep in mind that not all disorders and conditions will result in an accommodation. Having been diagnosed with an impairment or disability does not automatically mean that you will qualify for an accommodation.

1. Filing
   The Request for Test Accommodation form must be received, together with appropriate documentation, no less than two weeks prior to the registration deadline for that test administration. This documentation must have been completed by an appropriate evaluator and contain the information detailed below.

2. Qualification of the Evaluator
   The documentation should be printed on business or official letterhead and should include evidence of the professional's license or certificate of competency. The report should be signed and dated by the professional.

3. The Evaluation Must be Current
   All psychological or psychiatric evaluations must have been conducted within the last three years. All medical / physical conditions require documentation of the treating physician’s examination conducted within the previous three months.

4. The Documentation Must be Complete
   The documentation provided by the professional should provide a clear rationale for the requested accommodation based on professionally acceptable diagnostic information, including test results of the disabling condition.
   The following must be included:
   Original and Specific Diagnosis
   All Test Results or Scores, Laboratory findings, and any other Clinical Data
   A Clinical Summary relating the test scores to the diagnosis
   Recommendations for specific accommodations relative to the examination for which the candidate is registered
   A record of medications including the prescribing physician, dosage, and the impact the use of the medications has had on the patient

5. Specific Recommendations
   The evaluator must submit a complete justification for their recommended accommodation, based on the specific studies, documentation, and the duration and requirements of the corresponding NBEO examination sessions for which the candidate is registered.

6. Description of Previous Accommodation
   Candidates who have long-term, disabling conditions should briefly describe the need for, and receipt of, previous special testing accommodations, including accommodations provided for other standardized examinations, and the resulting benefits of those accommodations.

Plan ahead! Only completed applications received in accordance with the ADA Application Deadline and Documentation Guidelines will be reviewed and no appeals or documentation submitted after the ADA Application Deadline will be accepted.