What are reasonable accommodations for a disability?
Reasonable accommodations for a disability in Washington refer to changes that employers or educational institutions must make in order to provide equal access and opportunity to disabled individuals. In Washington, the Disability Planning Law protects people with disabilities from discrimination in employment or educational settings. Some examples of reasonable accommodations that employers may be required to provide under the law include making physical changes to the workplace to make it more accessible, such as installing ramps, providing visual aides, or providing assistive technology; providing flexible leave options for medical care; modifying work schedules or job duties; modifying tests, training materials, or policies; and providing accessible transportation. Educational institutions may also be required to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the same access and opportunity to disabled students. For example, schools can modify attendance requirements; provide accessible technology; provide readers, note takers, or interpreters; permit extra time for completion of assignments; and modify tests or other assessments. It is important to note that employers and educational institutions are not required to make any accommodations that would result in an undue hardship on the business or institution. Ultimately, each reasonable accommodation request is assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine if it is necessary to ensure equal access and opportunity to disabled individuals.
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