The US Department of Justice just released final regulations regarding the implementation of the American for Disabilities Act. “These rules clarify and refine issues that have arisen over the past 20 years and contain new and updated requirements.” Direct link to the gov ADA update is HERE. The regulations should be shared with ALL schools and workplaces when requesting accommodations. These clarifications are much needed and address: – reduced requirement to re-test if previously qualified for accommodations (prior and outside testing should be generally accepted) – students do not need to fail to be provided with accommodations – testing should reflect aptitude – students previously qualifying for accommodations should be provided with accommodations for college, graduate school (MCAT, LSAT), licensing, and trade examinations – accommodations […]
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