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Test Development and Administration

What Do We Need to Do to Make All of Our Exams Accessible?

Thursday, October 26, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MT
Location: Colorado Hall D
An increasing number of testing organizations are interested in creating and delivering accessible exams. The reasons for this increased interest vary greatly, but the approach to create and deliver accessible exams is similar. This presentation will address the different reasons for the increased interest in creating accessible exams, and then we will discuss a variety of topics that testing entities need to consider to create accessible exams.

Microsoft has made considerable progress in improving the accessibility of the exams delivered. Learn how Microsoft is prioritizing accessibility, improvements that they are making, and why they are encouraging other companies to improve the accessibility of their experiences.

Thank you Excelsoft for sponsoring the Test Development and Administration track.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify common reasons that lead testing organizations to improve the accessibility of their exams.
  • Describe how different item types can impact the accessibility and construct of an exam.
  • List and describe common assistive technology requests.
  • Identify common exam accessibility mistakes that testing programs make in the design of their exams and learn how to avoid these issues during development.