In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT) makes reasonable special testing arrangements for candidates with professionally diagnosed “disabilities”.
Under the ADA, a “disability” is defined as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities” (e.g., caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, breathing, learning, and working). You must have a documented “disability” as defined by the ADA in order to be eligible for special testing accommodations. “English as a Second Language,” “Pregnancy,” and “Test Anxiety” are not covered disabilities under the ADA.
If you have a documented disability (physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities), you may request special testing accommodations (for example, additional time, frequent breaks, the use of medication during the exam, the use of medical or assistive devices).
Persons with “transitory” or “temporary” conditions (for example, sprains, fractures, and medical emergencies) who desire accommodations should contact the NBCOT as soon as possible before an exam for information about possible special testing arrangements. While the NBCOT is not required by the ADA to accommodated “transitory” or “temporary” conditions, accommodations for candidates with such conditions will be considered on a case by case basis.
