Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity to participate in an application process, perform a job, or gain equal benefit from employment or educational opportunities.
In various contexts, reasonable accommodations may include:
Employment: Adjusting work schedules, modifying equipment or devices, making the workplace accessible, providing qualified readers or interpreters, or changing testing or training materials.
Education: Providing note-takers, extended time for tests, alternative formats of textbooks, or the use of assistive technology.
Housing: Installing grab bars in a bathroom, modifying walkways for easier access, or allowing a service animal in a housing unit that has a no-pet policy.
Public Spaces and Services: Ensuring accessible facilities in public spaces, providing sign language interpreters for public events, or creating accessible websites.
The goal of reasonable accommodations is to remove barriers that might prevent individuals with disabilities from performing tasks or accessing services on an equal basis with others. These accommodations are deemed "reasonable" as long as they do not impose an undue hardship on the employer or service provider, considering factors such as cost and the size and resources of the organization.
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