Accommodating

Making the workplace more accessible

A job accommodation is the act of modifying a job, job site, or way in which a job is done so that a person can have equal access to all aspects of work.

Assistive technology is a type of job accommodation that enables a person with a disability to perform an activity or improve their job performance. Assistive technology, whether it is a customized workstation, specialized software, or another type of technology, often incurs little or no cost for an employer.

Assistive technology often incurs little or no cost for an employer.

When the American Disabilities Act became law, many employers expressed concerns about the potential costs of accommodations, specifically for employees with disabilities. The fact is that accommodations often cost very little, or nothing at all, yet some businesses still may be reluctant to recruit qualified candidates.

For more information

To learn more, visit the Reasonable Accommodations section of Work Without Limits.