What is a reasonable accommodation?

A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, workplace, or other activity that enables individuals with disabilities to participate in activities and programs or have access to the same level of benefits, opportunity, or services as those without disabilities. In Florida, disability law ensures that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment, education, and housing opportunities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a reasonable accommodation is considered any change or adjustment to a job, workplace, or program that enables a disabled individual to participate and/or have access to the same services and benefits as those without disabilities. Common reasonable accommodations include making changes to the physical environment, changing the hours of work, purchasing specialized equipment, or providing job restructuring. In Florida, the ADA states that employers must provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship for the employer. Employers must be willing to consider any reasonable request for accommodation to ensure that qualified disabled individuals have the same access to employment opportunities as those without disabilities. Education institutions in Florida must also provide reasonable accommodations, such as providing accessible classrooms, providing interpreters, or allowing the use of assistive technology. Other common accommodations include providing extended time to complete assignments or tests, modifying assignments, and allowing students to record classes. In the housing sector, reasonable accommodation often includes things like making physical modifications to the property, such as widening doorways or installing grab bars. It can also include making exceptions to “no pet” policies for service animals. Overall, reasonable accommodations in Florida include any change or adjustment to a job, workplace, or program that allows individuals with disabilities to participate and/or have access to the same services and benefits as those without disabilities.

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