Resources for Test Takers with Disabilities and Health-related Needs

ETS is committed to providing reasonable testing accommodations for candidates with documented disabilities or health-related needs, as recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act. We treat every request for accommodations on a case-by-case basis and have established policies and procedures that give people with disabilities or health-related needs access to our tests. Some accommodations we offer include extended testing time, extra breaks, a reader, a recorder/writer of answers and a separate testing room.

This section provides information to applicants with disabilities who seek approval of reasonable testing accommodations. Here are a few of the things you can do:

Learn about what documentation is necessary to support requests for accommodations
See what testing accommodations may be available for the test you’re taking
View tips for preparing your documentation and getting ready for the test

Please review all of the materials before submitting your request.

Accommodation Information and Application Forms

Application forms and additional information about the accommodations available for a specific testing program may be found at the following links:

Documentation Criteria

Documentation on file for the applicant must:

clearly state the diagnosed disability or disabilities
describe the functional limitations resulting from the disability or disabilities
be current — i.e., completed within the last 5 years for LD, last 6 months for psychiatric disabilities, or last 3 years for ADHD and all other disabilities (Note: this requirement does not apply to physical or sensory disabilities of a permanent or unchanging nature)
include complete educational, developmental and medical history relevant to the disability for which testing accommodations are being requested
include a list of all test instruments used in the evaluation report and relevant subtest scores used to document the stated disability (this requirement does not apply to physical or sensory disabilities of a permanent or unchanging nature)
describe the specific accommodations requested
adequately support each of the requested testing accommodation(s)
be typed or printed on official letterhead and be signed by an evaluator qualified to make the diagnosis (include information about license or certification and area of specialization)