What is a reasonable accommodation?

A reasonable accommodation is a type of adjustment that is made to reduce an obstacle or difficulty that someone with a disability may have in accessing a certain benefit, service, or activity. In Alaska, reasonable accommodations are required by disability law and are designed to ensure that people with disabilities have the same access to benefits, services, and activities as people without disabilities. Examples of potential reasonable accommodations could include providing alternative methods for accessing information, offering a sign language interpreter for someone who is deaf, offering wheelchair-accessible seating or parking, or providing an alternative process for completing a task or activity. Reasonable accommodations must be made for people with disabilities based on their individual needs. This means that the type, extent, and cost of the accommodation must be considered in order to provide access without unduly burdening the business or organization. In Alaska, employers must provide reasonable accommodations unless it would be a significant hardship on the business. Reasonable accommodations are an important way of making sure that people with disabilities have the same access and opportunities as their peers. It is important for businesses and organizations to understand their obligations and the types of available accommodations that could be implemented.

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