Types of Reasonable Accommodations
Accommodations can be key to providing equal access and opportunity in the workplace. Take look at the different types of reasonable accommodations employers can provide to people with disabilities.
Employees with Chronic Illnesses
The ADA protects employees with chronic illnesses. Chronic illnesses are long-term conditions that typically require ongoing medical care and may impact an individual's ability to perform essential job functions. Some examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the workplace which enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Different types of reasonable accommodations range from physical modifications to job restructuring and modified work schedules.
Temporary disability accommodations can include a wide range of modifications to the workplace, job duties, and work schedule. Examples include: modified work schedule or reduced hours for treatment and recovery, temporary reassignment, installation of handrails or other mobility aids, temporary use of a sign language interpreter
Chronic illnesses are long-term conditions that typically require ongoing medical care and may impact an individual's ability to perform essential job functions. Some examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Mental health disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as thinking, learning, and concentrating. Mental health disabilities include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTDS), and more.
Physical disabilities are impairments that substantially limit major life activities such as walking, seeing, hearing, and standing. Some common types of accommodations for physical disabilities include: ergonomic equipment, accessible workstations, modified schedules, etc. The workplace may also need to be modified architecturally to make it accessible, such as by installing wheelchair ramps and modifying doorways.
Religious Beliefs Accommodations
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, employees are protected against discrimination based on their religious beliefs. Examples of religious accommodations: flexible work schedule, modifications to dress code, prayer or meditation space, and accommodations for dietary restrictions.
Common Types of Workplace Accommodations
Workplace accommodations are modifications to a job or work environment that enable an employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. These accommodations can vary greatly depending on the individual’s needs and the requirements of the job.
Here are some myths to look out for:
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Flexible Scheduling
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Modified Job Duties
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Changes to the Physical Workspace
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Accessible Technology
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Additional Breaks or Rest Periods
Ensure that all Employees are treated fairly with reasonable accommodations training
Ensuring that all employees are treated fairly with reasonable accommodations training is essential to creating a safe, inclusive and productive workplace. This training can help managers and employees better understand the laws and regulations protecting employees and provide strategies to ensure that all employees are treated with respect, dignity and fairness.
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The goal of this training is to educate employers and employees on their rights and responsibilities when it comes to reasonable accommodations in the workplace.This course covers:
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