The National Board recognizes its responsibilities according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations can be made for candidates with disabilities, in accordance with the following guidelines:

• The candidate applying for special arrangements must apply in writing, using the Request for Test Accommodation Form. This form is available by clicking on the available link (ADA application form), or by telephone request from the National Board. The form must be completed, signed and returned, together with the appropriate documentation, by mail, (or fax at 704-332-9568) to the National Board. Only completed applications will be reviewed.
  
• The ADA Accommodation Request form must be accompanied by current, written documentation from an appropriate health care professional supporting the accommodations requested. This documentation must contain certain items which are listed in the Documentation Guidelines which are available on this website and from the National Board.
  
• The National Board must receive the form and documentation at least two weeks prior to the registration deadline for that test administration, except for the ACMO test, for which the test accommodation form must be received 30 days prior to the examination. The ACMO deadlines are set differently from other tests because ACMO is administered by computer. Separate applications must be made before each test administration.
  
• The National Board will review and evaluate each request on its own merits. The National Board reserves the right to obtain a second professional opinion, at its own expense.
  
• When the National Board determines that an accommodation is appropriate, the candidate will receive a Test Accommodation Agreement signed by a representative of the National Board. The candidate will need to sign and return the agreement indicating his/her acceptance of the accommodation, by mail or fax (704-332-9568), within one week of receipt.

Candidates with other reasons for special accommodations may request them in writing, from the National Board, at least six weeks prior to the test administration. The letter should be specific as to reasons and type of accommodation(s) requested.

Note:
These guidelines apply to candidates requesting special 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.