Requests for Special Examination Accommodations

Introduction

Arrangements can be made for examinee who request special accommodations due to a disability. The examinee is responsible for making the request and for providing complete documentation of the need for any special accommodation no later than the first day of the testing window for which you wish to register.

Written Request

Documentation of a specific disability which would negatively impact the examinee's test performance must include a letter or report on letterhead stationery from a medical professional, e.g., physician, psychologist, or rehabilitation counselor, who is familiar with the examinee's disability. This statement, which may be no more than three (3) years old, should include:

1. Specific diagnosis
    
2. Findings directly in support of the diagnosis, e.g., relevant history, tests administered, tests results in standard score format and interpretation of those test results
    
3. Description of the examinee's functional limitations due to stated disabilities
    
4. Specific recommendations for test accommodations including a detailed explanation of why the accommodations are needed
    
5. Name, address, telephone number, and qualifications of each professional expert who provides documentation

Submission

The required information should be submitted to:

Examinations Supervisor
American Institute for CPCU/IIA
720 Providence Road
Suite 100
Malvern, PA 19355-3433

Determination

Requests for special test accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Accommodations will be provided on an individual basis and depend on the nature of the disability, documentation provided, and the requirements of the examination. The Institutes reserve the right to request further information, including additional verification, if necessary, of the evaluating professional's credentials and expertise relevant to the diagnosis. The Institutes also reserves the right to require further evaluation of the applicant by a professional of its choice at its expense. Failure to provide adequate documentation could delay of examination administration.

Type of Accommodation

The Americans with Disabilities Act generally requires that a certifying body provide a reasonable accommodation. These may include auxiliary aids and services, extended testing time, extra or extended breaks (without extended testing time for the examination); individual testing room (those whose disability necessitates separation from other examines); or a reader.

Limitations

No accommodation need be offered which fundamentally alters the measurement of the skills or knowledge the examination is intended to test, or which is an undue burden to the Test Administrator.

Questions

If you have questions, please e-mail assessments@cpcuiia.org.