u/Kathleen-Doodles

I'm on my second rewatch in two days. I don't think I have enjoyed a show this much for such a long time.

I love that it is funny and serious all at the same time. There's a good mystery. The characters are amazing. I'm mad that Season 2 isn't out yet.

It's hitting the same spot for me as watching Hocus Pocus, and I might have to do a rewatch around Halloween.

I posted a few weeks ago asking about requesting accommodations and how long they take. I mostly got snarky responses and accusations that I wasn't being professional (and at least one insinuation that this was cheating), so I thought I'd share my experience here in case anyone had similar questions.

I obviously can't speak for everyone seeking an accommodation, but here is my experience. TL;DR at the end.

First off, things you should know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

You are allowed to ask for reasonable accommodations for any disability, including learning disabilities. I have ADHD. It is documented by my psychiatrist and psychologist. I am receiving treatment for it. It tends to have the reputation of being a pansy excuse for not doing well in school, but it has a strong neurological component and is well researched.

I also want to note that this is my very first time asking for a testing accommodation, and I regret not asking for one on the ACT or GMAT.

Not all disabilities are visible, and there are very high-functioning people who have disabilities that you would not otherwise be able to detect just by talking to them. The ADA requires testing organizations and facilities to provide reasonable accommodations to mitigate the issue. The ADA website explains the rationale for this clearly here:

>Testing entities must ensure that the test scores of individuals with disabilities accurately reflect the individual’s aptitude or achievement level or whatever skill the exam or test is intended to measure. A testing entity must administer its exam so that it accurately reflects an individual’s aptitude, achievement level, or the skill that the exam purports to measure, rather than the individual’s impairment (except where the impaired skill is one the exam purports to measure).

In this case, the PMP is not testing speed, but rather judgment and understanding of PMI processes and principles. Getting extra time on a test will not change that outcome if you do not already understand the material.

Of course, it is possible to make unreasonable requests when asking for an accommodation (e.g., asking for a reader if you're not blind). The point of the ADA is to legally require institutions to make reasonable ones.

Applying for the PMP and documenting your disability:

When you apply to take the PMP, they will ask you if you need an accommodation. Select yes if you do.

After PMI approves your application, the progress screen on your dashboard will prompt you to complete your accommodations request. Instructions are on this page.

PMI requires recent documentation of your disability. In my case, I spoke with my psychiatrist, who provided me with a detailed letter of my diagnosis, how it affects me, and his recommendations for my testing environment.

Letters from your healthcare provider need to follow these guidelines to be valid, including being on official letterhead, being diagnosed within an acceptable time frame, and providing specifics about your disability and the remedy.

You might also be asked to fill out a form specifying what you are asking for and allowing PMI to request your medical information.

Submitting your accommodation request:

This is the part that is a bit confusing—there is no interface on PMI's website that allows you to just drop it in. You need to go to their contact page, start a chat, get connected to a live representative, and then drop your letter from your healthcare provider into the chat.

Getting your accommodation approved:

After I chatted with the representative and sent my documentation. You will need to wait for them to review it and approve it.

The website says it can take up to 30 days to approve, but in my case, it was approved within minutes.

PMI's website also says that they might request additional information or documentation. I'm not sure under which circumstances, but if I were to guess, it would be either that your request is suspicious, you have an unusual disability, you have atypical requirements for your disability, or that PMI is conducting random audits.

Either way, you should be prepared to get more documentation or testing from your provider if necessary.

The accommodation I got:

Originally, when I requested the accommodation, I asked for 30 extra minutes of testing time and one extra break, but PMI instead gave me 50% extra time and an extra 30 minutes of stop-the-clock time.

I'll be going into the testing center for this.

Considering that this was so much more than what I asked for and that the approval came through very quickly, I'm guessing that PMI has a standard response for people asking for ADHD accommodations.

Obviously, I can't speak for other disabilities, but the standard offering might be different if you are asking for a scribe, a high-contrast screen, or a service animal.

TL;DR:

• You are allowed to ask for accommodations for legitimate disabilities. This includes in testing situations, work, school, or areas of public access.
• What counts as a legitimate disability is not determined by random strangers on the internet or your great grandma telling you to pull yourself up by your bootstraps.
• The accommodation requested must be reasonable and cannot lower the standard for what the exam is actually testing for.
• Prepare for the accommodation request by communicating with your healthcare provider while you're working on your application.
• Send your provider PMI's guidelines so they know what they need to do.
• After submitting and having your application approved, when prompted by PMI's application tracker on your dashboard, submit your documentation through the chat on the contact page.
• Be prepared to wait for up to 30 days for approval, but your request can be approved within minutes.
• Depending on what you are asking for, PMI might have a set remedy.
• Obviously, it should go without saying: do not lie or exaggerate about having a disability. This process is designed to ensure people with real needs are accommodated.

My application was approved, and I ticked the box asking for an accommodation. During my mock exam, while I did finish in time, it was just barely. I have ADHD, and I tend to re-read questions a lot when I am taking a test (along with generally getting distracted).

I'm talking to my psychiatrist about this now, but once he is able to give me a letter, about how long should I expect to wait?

I started a new job search, and I keep getting hit with ads for FlexJobs, which strictly deals with remote work arrangements. I don't want to spend money on a subscription unless it will give me some good leads on the job market.

Has anyone had any success with them?

It's hour five of the 12-hour shift, and suddenly, patients are all coming in with mysterious symptoms. The Doctor comes in on a gurney in hour 2 because he was hit by a bus and is unconscious. Social work spends the next three hours trying to find an emergency contact.

Suddenly, the Doctor sits up in his bed, looks around, and recognizes the symptoms of a Dalek bioweapon and jumps into action. Dana demands to know what kind of doctor he is. Santos rolls her eyes about another crazy person in the ED while she does her charting.

Later, when Daleks infiltrate the hospital, a shirtless Abbott roundhouse kicks a bunch of alien butt. Whitaker catches a Dalek that crawled out of its shell, and snaps its neck. Everyone cheers.

The Doctor then goes to peds and talks to Baby Jane Doe. He speaks baby. She tells him that her real name is Brunhilda, Bringer of Doom.

Dr. Robby has a mental breakdown covered in PPE and cries in the pediatric unit. Roll credits. “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette plays.

Does your show have a plot hole? Oh, what's this in my back pocket? A TIME LORD AND A MAGIC BLUE BOX.

Silo: Doctor and companion show up on the bottom floor of Silo 18. They investigate why people can't go out and discover that it's partly because the generator (made of alien tech) is lonely. >!The rich billionaire who created the silos!< is in the pocket of an alien life form seeking to colonize the Earth. Naturally, the TARDIS wanders off for no good reason, stranding them there for two episodes.

Versailles: Instead of this dumb man in the iron mask storyline being about >!Louis and Philippe's father!<, the real man in the iron mask is a cyberman who wants to convert the earth, starting with the Sun King. At some point, Doctor 10 is running down the hall of mirrors yelling, "Don't let them convert the king!!!"

The Bear: The Dream Lord has infested the restaurant, causing all the staff to relive their trauma on a time loop. Not only do we get Carmy, Syd and the whole gang's trauma every time the bell rings for an order, but you also get the doctor reliving every companion he let down. Obviously, the doctor in this one is 12.

30 Rock: The TARDIS lands in Studio 6 at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Pete Hornberger, thinking it is a prop, has it wheeled off to storage. The Doctor is stuck there trying to figure out why NBC's programming is hypnotizing America (the tell is that TGS is testing off the charts), and Jenna Moroney mistakes the companion as a new cast member, and ropes in Tracy to sabotage her. In the end, The Doctor offers to take Liz on one ride in the TARDIS. She asks if he can take her to a universe where her show is loved, and she has it all. Since the Doctor isn't a miracle worker, he takes her to her favorite sandwich shop that shut down in 1998. As the TARDIS disappears, Kenneth yells to the Doctor to let the Face of Boe know that he still has his caserole dish.

The Pitt: It's hour five of the 12-hour shift, and suddenly, patients are all coming in with mysterious symptoms. The Doctor comes in on a gurney in hour 2 because he was hit by a bus, and is unconscious. Suddenly, he sits up in his bed, looks around, and recognizes the symptoms of a Dalek bioweapon and jumps into action. The staff demands to know what kind of doctor he is. Dr. Robby has a mental breakdown and cries in the pediatric unit. Roll credits. “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette plays.