How do I request testing accommodations?

If you require assistance with the application, please reach out to cesp@apse.org and we will happily assist.

In completing the Eligibility Application, please select that you are YES, requesting accommodations. The application will then ask you to:

Confirm the nature of your disability,
Select your requested accommodation(s), and
To upload professional documentation.
- Any accommodation request requires documentation that includes diagnosis and the qualified professional’s recommendation for accommodation. Please upload this form to this online application. If unable to upload documentation, please email us at cesp@apse.org for assistance.
- Diagnosis alone is not enough to accurately determine whether accommodations are reasonable.
- Examples of types of documentation include:
  - Recommendations of qualified professionals;
  - Proof of past testing accommodations;
  - Observations by educators and/or employer;
  - Results of psycho-educational or other professional evaluations;
  - An applicant’s history of diagnosis; and
  - An applicant’s statement of his or her history regarding testing accommodations.

Requests for accommodations will be reviewed by the certification program staff member who will communicate approved accommodations to the testing company. The testing company will be responsible for providing accommodations. Please note that testing staff and proctors are not able to make changes or approve accommodations.

At least 30 days are needed for the testing vendor to schedule any accommodations.