EV> EV>Wasn't (Isn't) there a Section in the Rules and Regulations where the
EV> EV>F.C.C. will accommodate Handicapped people who are taking a test to
EV> EV>become a Amateur Radio Operator?
EV> EV>It seems like I remember reading something like that long ago.

EV> DS>   There still is. The Volunteer Examiner (VE) Team can give
EV> DS> "accomodations" to "disabled" or
"special needs"
EV> DS> examinees...but the examinees need to notify the VE Team BEFORE
EV> DS> the session, so proper arrangements can be made. These include:
EV>-snip-
EV> DS>   Now, as long as they pass an exam, they can take the next one
EV> DS> in line for FREE. That also means they can walk into an exam
EV> DS> session, and pass all 3 exams (Technician, General, and Amateur
EV> DS> Extra) the first time, and only have to pay $15 total (I've
EV> DS> seen that happen at least twice). While the Morse Code test is
EV> DS> long gone, still going from Zero To Extra in one session is
EV> DS> still quite a feat.

EV>Would You have an info about the F.C.C.'s provision for giving the Code
EV>Test to a handicapped person?

Ask and Ye Shal Recieve!!!

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED

The FCC requires that the administering VEs must accommodate
an examinee whose physical disabilities require a special
examination procedure.  To do so, the administering VEs may
require a physician's statement indicating the nature of the
disability before determining which, if any, special
accommodative procedures must be used.

The VEs may accommodate handicapped/disabled examinees by
administering the examination at a place convenient and
comfortable for the examinee--even at bedside; for the
hearing impaired the Morse code may be sent using flashing
lights or a vibrating surface; for the visually impaired,
VEs may read or write for the examinee; where warranted, the
VEs may pause the Morse code message after each
sentence/phrase, or each word, or even after each character
to allow the examinee additional time to absorb and
interpret what was sent--also the VEs may substitute a
sending test for a receiving test where the examinee's
handicap warrants.

VE Teams may need advanced notice in order to provide the
necessary accommodations to examinees who require them.  If
accommodations are necessary, please contact the VE Team in
advance to advise them of your needs.

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