Requesting Accommodations for CTY Testing and Courses

It is our mission to create an inclusive community for all students by removing barriers, raising awareness of equitable practices, and utilizing a wide range of approaches, from universal design to individualized accommodations.

We follow Johns Hopkins University’s guidelines on disability documentation. We’ll typically require documentation of the student’s diagnosis and any relevant history, and a statement on impact of the diagnosis. IEPs and 504 plans are accepted forms of documentation.

A new accommodation request must be submitted for all new and returning CTY students. To ensure timely access to accommodations, please submit your request as early as possible before the course start date, or before registering and paying for a CTY eligibility assessment. 

To request or review accommodations for CTY testing and courses:

  1. Go to CTY's Accessible Information Management site.
  2. Follow the instructions to log in, complete the request form, and upload documentation.
    1. You’ll be asked to verify your email and complete an online accommodations request form.
    2. You only need to complete the full request form once. If your child returns to CTY in the future, you’ll be able to renew accommodations through the AIM platform.
  3. If you have documentation supporting your request (such as a psychoeducational evaluation or physician’s letter), please upload it where prompted. This can help expedite the review process.

After you submit your request, you will receive a confirmation email. No further action is required until you are contacted by CTY Disability Services. If you do not hear back within two weeks, or if you need assistance, please contact [email protected].

Please note: CTY reviews requests for accommodations for CTY-administered eligibility tests—the SCAT, Online SCAT, and STB. To submit a request for non-CTY tests, you will need to contact the testing organization directly. Be sure to start the process early, as it can take up to seven weeks.

Contact CTY Disability Services

CTY’s Disability Services advises students with disabilities and their families on services and accommodations available for CTY programming. For general questions about these services, or for help with submitting an accommodation request, email [email protected] or call 410-735-6215.

Learn more: Americans with Disabilities Act