The GED Testing Service believes that:
“Not all individuals can be fairly tested under standard administrations
of regular print editions of the GED Tests. In such cases, special
administrations may be arranged at the request of the candidate and
with the approval of the Chief Examiner and the GED Administrator…”
The GED Administrator and/or a Chief Examiner (particularly) are available
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.
The range of accommodations available to GED candidates is determined
by the needs of test-takers with documented disabilities. Before
any request for special accommodations is forwarded to the GED Administrator,
the GED Examiners must verify that a competent and qualified professional
has performed all documentation and diagnoses. The most common
accommodations for candidates with specific learning disabilities and/or
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are listed below.
If you believe that a GED candidate needs an accommodation that is
not listed but is not explicitly prohibited, please contact, Murray
Meszaros at mmeszaros@schools.utah.gov.
Possible Accommodations
- English audiocassette edition
(with printed reference copy)
- Large print edition
- Use of a scribe
- Extended time
- Use of a calculator
- Frequent breaks
- Use of a private room for testing
Tests are available in U.S. English-language Braille, U.S. and French
Canadian. Some accommodations are not permitted; for example, having
the questions read out loud to the candidate. GED also does not permit
the use of a dictionary or a spell checker.
For
Assessing If Someone Has Disabilities:
It is fairly expensive to determine if a person has a learning disability.
We are attempting to find less expensive ways to assist adults to determine
if they have learning disabilities.
One way that cut costs is for a person (client) to work through
the local Vocational Rehabilitation office.
Another way that we are trying to cut costs for people is through
involving universities. We have one arrangement set up with BYU in Provo.
The intake process is simple. Potential clients call the receptionist
at 801-422-7759. Clients ask her to arrange for an intake interview
-- normally done by phone -- which happens usually the next day. Then
the client is assigned to a student therapist. The assessments are done
by student therapists and monitored and signed off by licensed faculty.
Since the work is done by students, it may take longer than other professionals
in the community might take, but, who cares!! The price is right!!
Usually the process is completed in around 4 - 6 weeks. The cost is
usually $50, which is a MAJOR bargain. If this is a problem, the client
can negotiate with the therapist.
