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Are there exam accommodations available for the NAVLE?
Category: NAVLE - Accommodations & Non-Standard Testing Conditions /ICVA is committed to following the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing equal exam access to all candidates. The application process includes an opportunity for you to indicate the need for reasonable test accommodations.
ICVA distinguishes between two related but different processes: formal disability accommodations under the ADA, and temporary non-standard testing conditions for short-term medical situations. Confusing the two is one of the most common candidate mistakes, so the comparison below is worth reading closely.
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Accommodations (ADA) |
Non-Standard Testing Conditions |
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What it's for |
A documented physical or mental impairment substantially limiting a major life activity |
Temporary situations: recent surgery, injury, lactation, etc. |
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Deadline |
Same as the testing window's application deadline (July / January / May) |
No later than 14 days before the testing window starts |
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Validity |
Applies to all future NAVLE attempts (U.S. boards) |
One year from approval date only |
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Timing formats offered |
1.25x, 1.5x, or 2x time; more frequent breaks; or 2x and more frequent breaks |
Modified break schedule (~70–85 min/day vs. 50 min standard) |