Special GED Testing Accommodations for
Documented Disabilities

Accommodations in testing are available for adults with documented physical / chronic health disabilities, learning / other cognitive disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and emotional / mental health disabilities. Each request is considered on an individual basis.
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Request for Accommodation Forms	Frequently Asked Questions
Accommodations not Included	Testing Center Requirements for Special Testing
Accommodations allowed without prior approval	A Procedure Manual for Providing Accommodations on the GED Tests (pdf - 5.5M)

Every candidate for the GED Tests should have a fair opportunity to demonstrate his or her knowledge and skills under reasonable and appropriate test conditions. For some candidates, a disability may interfere with their ability to fully demonstrate what they know under standard testing conditions.

Learning disabilities, for example, can affect the ability to store, process, and/or produce information. They can also affect the ability to read, write, speak, do math, and socialize. Many physical disabilities can affect a person's ability to sit for long periods of time, to write using a pencil and paper, or to read normal-sized print.

GED Administrators and GED Examiners are required to provide GED candidates with guidance and help in and understanding the process of documenting their need for accommodations. Moreover, assistance from other sources such as school psychologists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and others are all important sources for assistance to potential GED Testing candidates who have some form of disability.

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