Examples of Workplace Accommodations

1. Redesign or adjust the work space. Put a desk up on blocks or lower it so that a person who uses a wheelchair is at the proper height. Make sure the hallways are wide enough so that the person can get around.
2. Offer flexible work schedules. Offer flexible times for employees who need extra time to either get to work, or have to rely on others for transportation. Allow the option of working from home if feasible.
3. Utilize assistive technology. Employees with impaired vision or hearing, for example, may require an accommodation in the form of special equipment that allows them to access a computer or communicate effectively with others.
4. Provide an interpreter. If technology isn't the answer for an employee with a disability, the employer may need to provide an interpreter in some situations.
5. Provide company publications or training materials in alternative formats such as large-print, audio recordings, or Braille. This requirement could also extend to tests or examinations, statements of company policy, and notices of job vacancies.
6. Provide additional unpaid leave. Whether an employee has a physical or mental disability, granting additional unpaid time off, beyond available sick time or Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off, may be considered a reasonable accommodation in some cases.
7. Allow a service animal. Service animals are trained animals that help persons with disabilities perform tasks that they are unable to do for themselves. The ADA prohibits businesses from denying use of service animals in places of business.
8. Ensure that "perks" such as special classes and social events are also accessible to employees with disabilities. Employers should make sure that all company programs and social functions do not exclude participation of employees with disabilities.