Taking a test is an exciting time for most people. If you face a disability, such as dyslexia, autism, or low vision, it becomes extra challenging. For example, because you cannot read the assignments fluently. Optimum Assessment takes the issue of inclusiveness extremely seriously. We believe that everyone deserves the same opportunities to obtain a diploma.

How can you strive for more inclusiveness in digital testing? How do you not exclude anyone and eliminate the limiting effects of a physical disability, for instance? An important starting point is to create the right conditions for the candidate, without compromising the quality of the exam. This is only logical; after all, the adapted exam should remain at the same level as the regular exam. This preserves the value of the diploma.

Tips to increase equity

Suppose someone is digibeet and is going to take a test online. What measures can increase this person's equity? There are several ways to organise this:

Access For All standard

To increase equity of opportunity, Optimum Assessment works with the 'Access For All standard'.

As an example, take a candidate with an eye condition. The option of having the displayed texts read out loud can then be very helpful. This is also known as 'narration'.

If someone has difficulty seeing a different (or common) colour spectrum, or a candidate is colour-blind, the 'High Contrast' application may be a lifesaver.

In terms of the 'Access For All standard', further development will take place in the coming years. We will also continue to research ways to further increase equity.

CSR

As part of corporate social responsibility, we minimise inequality by employing software testers through Specialized Brains. This organisation carries out testing work for Optimum Assessment. They employ individuals diagnosed with a form of autism. Their talents to test software very accurately come into their own at Optimum . In doing so, we support people distant from the labour market in their participation in society. If that's not a win-win? Inclusiveness, where everyone can flourish and feel seen and heard.

Growth opportunities for all

We see inclusivity in testing as our social responsibility at Optimum Assessment. We contribute to this in various ways, . In doing so, we offer equal growth for all.