It depends on which bit:
http://www.drc-gb.org/the_law/consultations/revised_code_of_practice_on_tr.aspx
talks about 1st Sept 2007.
Some regulatory bodies are already working hard to balance their duty to
protect the public against/with the DDA, but some seem slower.
Quoting "Callaghan, Brigid" <[log in to unmask]>:
> Quick question, I think I know the answer too already, but I thought I
> would double check and yes, I am doing it the lazy way by asking you
> good people instead of looking up - ok I will get on with it..
>
> The British Psychological Society (BPS) as an external regulatory body -
> the DDA - SENDA extends to their practices too doesn't it?
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> Subject: Re: Advice needed alternative exam format
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> One point to bear in mind is the physical stress associated with
> "unlimited" time. I had one student once who had very poor keyboard
> skills and no speech, she was given two days for an examination. She
> strained her wrist and we had to come up with an alternative form for
> her, this was primarily special coursework that the academics were sure
> did test the same learning outcomes.
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