Updated as of September 19, 2024.
Accessibility and Exemption Information References
- “We are committed to equality of opportunity for candidates, in accordance with current UK legislation in relation to all protected characteristics, including but not limited to gender, ethnic origin, religion, gender reassignment, age and disability.” page 20 of Cambridge Handbook 2024
- Section 1.3 Access arrangements, pages 32-46 of Cambridge Handbook 2024
- Also sets forth deadlines for application for accommodations
Special educational needs (downloadable PDF)
Accommodations Available (based on published reference materials)
Paper testing
Braille
- AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.6, page 43 Cambridge Handbook 2024
Tactile Graphics
- AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.6, page 43 Cambridge Handbook 2024
Enlarged print
- AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.6, page 43 Cambridge Handbook 2024
Magnification with digital magnifier (CCTV)
- Might be AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.5.12, page 41 Cambridge Handbook 2024 under the topic “Supplementary aids” (“Visual aids: if a candidate has a visual impairment you may allow them to use visual aids, for example, a magnifying glass, tinted glasses, coloured overlays, tactile rulers or reading rulers.”)
Digital testing
Screen magnifier
- Might be AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.5.12, page 41 Cambridge Handbook 2024 under the topic “Supplementary aids” (“Visual aids: if a candidate has a visual impairment you may allow them to use visual aids, for example, a magnifying glass, tinted glasses, coloured overlays, tactile rulers or reading rulers.”)
Screen reader
- Might be AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.5.12, page 41 Cambridge Handbook 2024 under the topic “Supplementary aids” (“Visual aids: if a candidate has a visual impairment you may allow them to use visual aids, for example, a magnifying glass, tinted glasses, coloured overlays, tactile rulers or reading rulers.”)
Refreshable braille display
- Probably AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.5.15, pages 42-43 Cambridge Handbook 2024 under the topic “Word Processor”
Human Reader
- AVAILABLE, but must qualify for this accommodation
- Section 1.3.5.5, pages 36-37 Cambridge Handbook 2024
Scribe/Dictated response
- AVAILABLE, but must qualify for this accommodation
- Section 1.3.5.5, pages 36-37 Cambridge Handbook 2024
Student responds via assistive technology, such as a word processor
- Probably AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.5.15, pages 42-43 Cambridge Handbook 2024 under the topic “Word Processor”
Braille Notetaker for student response
- Probably AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.5.15, pages 42-43 Cambridge Handbook 2024 under the topic “Word Processor”
Braille Writer for student response
- AVAILABLE
- Section 1.3.6, page 43 Cambridge Handbook 2024, “If candidates answer in Braille, you must provide a transcript for the examiner.”
Calculator on Calculator-allowed portions of test
- AVAILABLE
- Section 5.1.7.1 Calculators: “Unless the syllabus or the front of the question paper say candidates cannot use calculators, candidates can use a calculator if they want to.” page 105-105 Cambridge Handbook 2024
- BUT NOTE: “The calculator must be silent, with a visual display only.” Section 5.1.7.1(d), page 105-105 Cambridge Handbook 2024
- Consider requesting an exception for audio output: Section 1.3.5.12, page 41 Cambridge Handbook 2024 under the topic “Supplementary aids”
Calculator on NO Calculator-allowed portions of test
- Does not appear to be AVAILABLE
- If needed, consider requesting an exception for audio output: Section 1.3.5.12, page 41 Cambridge Handbook 2024 under the topic “Supplementary aids”
If Additional Accommodations are Needed
- AVAILABLE
- If needed, consider requesting an exception for audio output: Section 1.3.5.12, page 41 Cambridge Handbook 2024 under the topic “Supplementary aids”
Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information
- Our Accessible web form
- Email: Helpdesk@imagemd.org
- Text: Send to: (410) 357-1546
- Voice mail: Call (410) 357-1546, leave a voice mail message, and we will return your call
This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services.