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Reasonable Accommodation
A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment or modification that enables a person with a disability to participate in, benefit from, enjoy, use, or do something.
In a job or workplace, a reasonable accommodation
allows an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
. Examples: Screen reader software; sign language interpreters; ramps.
In education, a reasonable accommodation
allows a student to successfully participate in an activity, class, test, or other aspect of school
. Examples: Extended time during exams; wheelchair-accessible testing stations; special seating arrangements.
In housing, a reasonable accommodation
allows a person to live in and enjoy their place
. Examples: Grab bars in a bathroom; accessible parking spaces; a different way to submit a housing application; a change in tenant selection criteria.
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