Division of
Occupational and Professional Licensing
State Board
of Public Accountancy -
CPA Examinations - Compliance
with the Americans With Disabilities Act
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The Maryland Board of Public Accountancy complies with
the Americans with Disabilities Act in accommodating examination
candidates with special needs. Any
candidate requesting special assistance or accommodations due to a
handicapping condition must submit to the Board DOCUMENTATION OF THE
NEED FOR ACCOMMODATION FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFIED TO MAKE AN
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The documentation should a)
establish the existence of a "disability" within the meaning of
applicable law; b) describe how the resulting functional limitations
impact the individual's ability to take the examination c) demonstrate the
need for an accommodation, and d) specifically identify the
accommodation(s) that are believed to be appropriate. The evaluation
should be no more than three years prior to the examination and include a
history of previous accommodation. Click here for ADA Accommodations
Request Form (Word document, 35KB, download Word viewer for
free).
If you are requesting an accommodation for the first time,
documentation must be submitted with this form in a sealed envelope with
your name and indicate ATTN: CPA Exam Coordinator. Your application will
not be processed and forwarded for scheduling your examination until it is
reviewed and approved by the Board of Public Accountancy.
Americans
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Updated February 25, 2009
