Special Testing Accommodations
Requesting Accommodations for Board Certification
If you are an ATR applying for Board Certification and need special examination accommodations for the ATCBE, make sure to request this in the ATR-BC online application. You may need to provide supporting documentation or pay a fee as outlined below. Note that requests without the required documentation or fee (if applicable) will not be approved. Exam candidates seeking state licensure should contact their state licensure board for accommodation approvals.
Candidates With Disabilities
When filling out the ATCBE application, be prepared to:
- Briefly describe the nature of your disability.
- Specify the accommodations and/or arrangements you need to complete the ATCBE.
- Provide documentation from a qualified professional with diagnosis and recommended accommodations. This documentation can be uploaded with your application. Documentation must be no older than five years.
There is no fee for disability accommodation.
Candidates for Whom English is a Second Language
If English is not your native language, you may request additional testing time and accommodations:
- Two extra hours to complete the test.
- A word-to-word translation dictionary (non-electronic, non-defining, provided by the examinee).
A $60 fee for this accommodation must be paid at the time of application. This fee is non-refundable, even if you do not use the additional time or dictionary.
Special Examination Accommodations for State Examinees
For those testing for state licensure and needing accommodations, contact your state licensure board. The ATCB cannot provide accommodations without state licensure board approval.