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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Considering that the  benchmark rate of disabilities disgnosed in DC is supposed to be around 8.5%, 25% seems way too high!

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It's weird.  I actually have a child who currently gets accommodations in elementary school and I really hope he doesn't need them in college!  Barring a physical disability, I don't see why it's appropriate or helpful to give additional time on tests.  The pace at which you absorb and process information is a valid measure of performance.  It would seem more enlightened to create a more diverse type of evaluation, like mixing timed tests with take-home exams, which would give all different kinds of learners the opportunity to shine.  And I always laugh when I see law students wanting accommodations on the LSAT and finals ... like, dude, what do you think PRACTICING LAW will be like?   [/quote]

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