One of the most common misconceptions about accommodations is that having a diagnosis automatically qualifies you. It doesn’t. To be eligible for accommodations, you must demonstrate that your condition causes a current functional limitation—a measurable impact on your ability to access or complete the exam under standard conditions. Here’s what that means:

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Updated August 17, 2023 As an accommodations specialist, I hear all sorts of assumptions about the accommodations process. Most...

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These days, it’s almost impossible to avoid making eye contact with digital screens in everyday life. However, whether it’s for work,...