Present plans call for the development a 300 item multiple choice examination. The examination will be offered on a common date twice each year at computer testing centers, beginning next August. The NBEC will meet Saturday, January 20, in San Diego. Individuals interested in more information on the NBEC meeting should contact the NBEC office. Responsibility for determining the nature of the disability and whether accommodations are appropriate rests with the individual licensing board.
Documentation is the key.
The board is responsible for reviewing the documentation, determining that the candidate is in fact disabled and covered under the ADA, and that the accommodations requested are reasonable and appropriate. The NBEC's agreement with licensing boards requires boards to consult with the NBEC before approving accommodations. Common accommodations include additional time, frequent breaks, a separate testing room, and, in certain cases, a reader. All Prometric centers are accessible to candidates in wheelchairs. This allows candidates time to stretch, take a walk, eat, drink, go to the restroom, or take medication.