2025-2026 Guide

Complete Guide to CASPer Accommodations

Everything you need to know about Double Time, Scribes, and Assistive Software Rules.

Does "Extended Time" Apply to Everything?

Test SectionExtended Time?Details
Instruction Pages
YES
More time to read rules
Word Scenarios
YES
More time to read text-based scenarios
Reflection Periods
YES
30s becomes 60s (with 2x accommodation)
Typed Responses
YES
5 mins becomes 10 mins (with 2x accommodation)
Video Recording
YES
1 min becomes 2 mins (with 2x accommodation)
Video Playback
NO
Videos play at normal speed

Key Takeaway: With accommodations, ALL response times are extended, including video recording. With 2x time, you get 2 minutes per video response instead of 1 minute.

Types of Accommodations Available

Acuity Insights offers three main categories of support

Extended Time

1.25x, 1.5x, or 2x time multiplier for reading and typing.

Best For
Processing speed deficits, reading disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD.
Cost
Free
  • Most common accommodation
  • Automatically applied to test interface
  • Extends ALL response times including video recording

Assistive Software

Speech-to-Text (Dictation) or Text-to-Speech (Reader) software.

Best For
Motor coordination issues, visual impairments, dysgraphia.
Cost
You provide (Free-$300)
  • Speech-to-Text: You speak, it types (Allowed for typed section only)
  • Text-to-Speech: Reads screen text aloud
  • Must use your own software (e.g., Dragon, Otter, Built-in)

Assistive Personnel

Human Scribe (types for you) or Reader (reads to you).

Best For
Severe motor or visual disabilities where software isn't enough.
Cost
You pay ($30-75/hr)
  • Scribe: Types exactly what you say
  • Reader: Reads text aloud verbatim
  • CANNOT be a friend/family member (Must be neutral professional)

How to Apply

Prepare Docs

Get medical records & Part 2 form signed by professional

Submit Form

Email to Acuity Insights 4 weeks before test

Wait ~2 Weeks

Receive approval letter & validity period

Register

Book your test (accommodations apply automatically)

Critical Deadline

You typically need to submit your request at least 4 weeks before your test date. If you need to find a Scribe or Reader, start even earlier (6-8 weeks) as you'll also need to submit their ID and signed confidentiality agreement 2 days before the test.

Using Assistive Software?

Acuity Insights allows you to use your own assistive software, but the setup is strictly "Bring Your Own".

Speech-to-Text

Examples: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Otter.ai, Google Voice Typing.
Only for typed sections!

Text-to-Speech

Examples: NVDA, JAWS, Mac VoiceOver.
Reads the scenario text aloud to you.

Pro Tips for Software

  • Test it with the official CASPer System Requirements Check.
  • Practice dictating punctuation ("Period", "Comma").
  • Have a backup plan (e.g. typing) if software crashes.
  • You CANNOT use software that generates content (like ChatGPT). Only transcription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CASPer timing and rules

Yes! With 2x accommodation, your video recording time extends from 1 minute to 2 minutes per question. This applies to all response times.
Yes! This is a common point of confusion. The 30-second reflection period between the scenario and the response section DOES extend. With 2x accommodation, you get 60 seconds to think before you have to start answering.
Standard browser spell-check is generally allowed, but specialized plugins like Grammarly that suggest tone or phrasing changes are typically disabled or discouraged. The raters are trained to ignore spelling mistakes, so don't worry about them.
You must submit the Accommodations Request Form to Acuity Insights at least 4 weeks before your test. This requires Part 1 (filled by you) and Part 2 (filled by a qualified professional) plus supporting documentation (e.g., medical records, psycho-educational assessment).
No. Speech-to-Text software is for converting speech to text in the TYPED response section. The video section requires you to speak on camera, so no typing is involved.

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