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ADA lists three categories of reasonable accommodation: |
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An accommodation
that ensures equal opportunity in the application and interview
process. |
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An accommodation
that allows a qualified person with a disability to perform
essential job functions. |
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An accommodation
that allows employees to enjoy benefits and privileges equal
to those of non-disabled employees. |
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| Some
specific examples of reasonable accommodations would be:
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Making
facilities such as restrooms and office work space accessible. |
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Modifying
equipment (e.g. a voice input system for an employee unable
to type on a computer). |
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Allowing
modified work schedules. |
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Making
existing facilities used by employees accessible to disabled
individuals. |
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Job
restructuring. |
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Part-time
or modified work hours. |
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Reassignment
to a vacant position. |
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Acquisition
or modification of equipment or devices. |
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Appropriate
adjustment or modifications of examinations, training materials
or policies. |
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The
provision of qualified readers or interpreters. |
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Other
similar accommodations for individuals with disabilities. |
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