Understanding Accommodations
The term for changes made in the workplace to help employees with disabilities.
Accommodations
The person you should talk to first when you need an accommodation at work.
Manager or supervisor
A special chair or desk that helps you work comfortably.
Easy to use furniture
This is the act that protects workers from discrimination based on disability
ADA
This is important to express when explaining why you need an accommodation
Clarity or being clear
This is what accommodations aim to provide for people with disabilities.
Equal access or equal opportunity
This is the best way to request an accommodation to ensure there is a record.
In writing or through an email.
A toll that helps people who have trouble hearing.
Hearing aid or assistive listening device
A person cannot be fired for asking for __________ at work.
Accommodations
The type of language that should be used when requesting accommodations
Respectful and professional language
The reason why someone might need an accommodation at work
Having a disability or needing support to perform job duties
A good time to bring up the need for accommodations.
During a job interview
This type of software can help people who have difficulty typing.
Voice recognition software
This is what an employer cannot do when someone requests an accommodation.
Retaliate or discriminate
A good attitude to have when talking about accommodations
Open or cooperative
This outlines the accommodations an employee needs.
Individualized Accommodation Plan
This is what you should explain to your employer about why you need an accommodation.
Explain how the accommodation will help you perform better.
Allowing someone to work from home is an example of this type of accommodation
Telecommuting
The term for when an accommodation makes it very hard or expensive for a business
Undue hardship
This is important to offer to your employer when discussing accommodations
Possible solutions or suggestions
The federal law that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations
ADA
The type of information you may need to provide when requesting an accommodation.
Medical documentation or doctor's note
A break during the work day that helps someone manage their health.
Rest or medical break.
This is the entity that enforces the ADA
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
This is what you should do if your first request for accommodations is denied.
Follow up or ask for a reevaluation